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Skipjack tuna vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between skipjack tuna and yolk

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, yolk is higher in vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin A, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 342% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Yolk contains 782 times less vitamin B3 than skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +248.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.7%
~equal in Sodium ~48mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +516.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1360%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +383.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1957.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4730.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +943.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 60mg 1085mg 342%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.024mg 117%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 2.99mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.35mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.42g 9.551g 42%
Vitamin A 18µg 381µg 40%
Fats 1.29g 26.54g 39%
Folate 10µg 146µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.528mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 11.738g 29%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Protein 28.21g 15.86g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 4.204g 25%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Selenium 46.8µg 56µg 17%
Phosphorus 285mg 390mg 15%
Iron 1.6mg 2.73mg 14%
Potassium 522mg 109mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.176mg 12%
Zinc 1.05mg 2.3mg 11%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.95µg 10%
Calories 132kcal 322kcal 10%
Magnesium 44mg 5mg 9%
Calcium 37mg 129mg 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg 4%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 47mg 48mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.114g 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 Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.