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Skipjack tuna vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and yellowtail

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2; however, yellowtail is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 63% more than yellowtail.
  • Yellowtail contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of vitamin B6, while yellowtail contains 0.185mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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.
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% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
~equal in Potassium ~538mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg
~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% 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 9.7% 10% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-321%
Contains more FatsFats +420.9%
~equal in Protein ~29.67g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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 Yellowtail
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Yellowtail DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 8.718mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.185mg 61%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.25µg 39%
Iron 1.6mg 0.63mg 12%
Phosphorus 285mg 201mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.175mg 11%
Fats 1.29g 6.72g 8%
Copper 0.11mg 0.058mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.051mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.681mg 4%
Cholesterol 60mg 71mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3%
Protein 28.21g 29.67g 3%
Calories 132kcal 187kcal 3%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.67mg 3%
Folate 10µg 4µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 2.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 31µg 1%
Calcium 37mg 29mg 1%
Magnesium 44mg 38mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 1%
Potassium 522mg 538mg 0%
Sodium 47mg 50mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.332mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 1.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.367mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 2.411mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 2.725mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.878mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.873mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.