Skipjack tuna vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Skipjack tuna and Whitefish
- Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 93% more than Whitefish.
- Skipjack tuna contains 3 times more Iron than Whitefish. While Skipjack tuna contains 1.6mg of Iron, Whitefish contains only 0.47mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Skipjack tuna is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +387.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
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:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +482.2% |
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Carbs
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Water
~65.09g
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
1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +953.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +583.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 28.21g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 1.29g | 7.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 39µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.038mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 18.756mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 0.96µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.243g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.237mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 2.293mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.59mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.453mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.209g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
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 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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