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Skipjack tuna vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between skipjack tuna and watercress

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron; however, watercress is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 116% higher.
  • Watercress has less cholesterol.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than watercress (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Watercress, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +854.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1184.2%

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.
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% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9278%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.12mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1126.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1190%
Contains more OtherOther +585%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2937.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1051.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

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 Watercress
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin K 250µg 208%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.2mg 116%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 0.9µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.129mg 66%
Protein 28.21g 2.3g 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 43mg 47%
Phosphorus 285mg 60mg 32%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Iron 1.6mg 0.2mg 18%
Vitamin A 18µg 160µg 16%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.244mg 10%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.11mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 120mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Calories 132kcal 11kcal 6%
Potassium 522mg 330mg 6%
Magnesium 44mg 21mg 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.31mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Fats 1.29g 0.1g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.035g 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.027g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 0.008g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.29g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.79g N/A
Sugar 0.2g N/A
Sodium 47mg 41mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.12mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.04mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Watercress
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.