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Skipjack tuna vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Waffle?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Waffle is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 104% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 18 times more Vitamin B6 than Waffle. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Waffle has only 0.056mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +228.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +1294.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +228.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +1294.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.2

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +776%
Contains more Vitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Folate +360%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1651.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +776%
Contains more Vitamin A +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Folate +360%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +165.2%
Contains more Fats +993%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +257.1%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Other +165.2%
Contains more Fats +993%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1349%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1583.6%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1349%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1583.6%

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 Waffle
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 0g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 28.21g 7.9g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 0g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 132kcal 291kcal Waffle
Calcium 37mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.6mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 44mg 19mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 190mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 159mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 511mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.68mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.062mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 46.8µg 46.2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.073mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.485mg
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.056mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.25µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.099mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.289mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.362mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.63mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.384mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.179mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.395mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.409mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.187mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 69mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.866g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.006g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.001g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
78%
Skipjack tuna
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.