Skipjack tuna vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Turkey meat?
- Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Turkey meat is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 57% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Turkey meat. Skipjack tuna has 2.19µg of Vitamin B12, while Turkey meat has 1.02µg.
- Skipjack tuna contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1612.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +989.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 28.21g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 7.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 239mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 1.02µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 2.119g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.749mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.735g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
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.