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Skipjack tuna vs. Wolffish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Skipjack tuna and Wolffish

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper, however, Wolffish has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 101% higher.
  • Wolffish has 13 times less Iron than Skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna has 1.6mg of Iron, while Wolffish has 0.12mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~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%
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 0% 26% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.35µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2944.4%
Contains more FatsFats +137.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +341.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.7%

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 Wolffish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Wolffish Opinion
Calories 132kcal 123kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 28.21g 22.44g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 3.06g Wolffish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Wolffish
Magnesium 44mg 38mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 8mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 385mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.12mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.037mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 256mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 109mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 433IU Wolffish
Vitamin A 18µg 130µg Wolffish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.208mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.097mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.598mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.658mg Wolffish
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.462mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.35µg Wolffish
Folate 10µg 6µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.468g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 1.072g Wolffish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.083g Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.251mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.984mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.034mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.824mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.061mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.664mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.876mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.156mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.661mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.393g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.405g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.055g Wolffish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Wolffish
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
46%
Wolffish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
49%
Wolffish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wolffish
Wolffish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.