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Skipjack tuna vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Zucchini?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 114% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Zucchini is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Selenium +23300%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Manganese +831.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +228.1%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Selenium +23300%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Manganese +831.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4058.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +501.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4058.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +501.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2231.4%
Contains more Fats +303.1%
Contains more Other +1342.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.2%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +2231.4%
Contains more Fats +303.1%
Contains more Other +1342.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2109.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 28.21g 1.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 0.32g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 0g 3.11g Zucchini
Calories 132kcal 17kcal Skipjack tuna
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 37mg 16mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.37mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 18mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 38mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 261mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.05mg 0.32mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 46.8µg 0.2µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 1mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.094mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.451mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.204mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.163mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.01mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.029mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.044mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.071mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.067mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.018mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.043mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.054mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.026mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.084g Zucchini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.011g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $7.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.