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Skipjack tuna vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Turbot

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium, however, Turbot is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 100% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Turbot. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Turbot contains 0.242mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, turbot, european, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Turbot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +247.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +134%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Turbot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Turbot
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21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +193%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Turbot
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Turbot Opinion
Calories 132kcal 122kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 20.58g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 3.78g Turbot
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Turbot
Cholesterol 60mg 62mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 65mg Turbot
Calcium 37mg 23mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 305mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.46mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.047mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.28mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 165mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 192mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 40IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 18µg 12µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Turbot
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.076mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.097mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.679mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.658mg Turbot
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.242mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.54µg Turbot
Folate 10µg 9µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.23mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.902mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.948mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.672mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.89mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.609mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.803mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.06mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.606mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Turbot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Skipjack tuna
40%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot
Turbot is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.