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Smoothie vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smoothie and Skipjack tuna?

  • Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C, yet Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 112% more.
  • Smoothie has 25 times more Vitamin C than Skipjack tuna. While Smoothie has 24.5mg of Vitamin C, Skipjack tuna has only 1mg.

We used Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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 +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +2075%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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 A +580%
Contains more Vitamin C +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +580%
Contains more Vitamin C +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Protein +2212.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2317.6%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Protein +2212.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2317.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Skipjack tuna
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 0g Smoothie
Protein 1.22g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 8.16g 0g Smoothie
Calories 37kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Sugar 7.35g Skipjack tuna
Calcium 41mg 37mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 24mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 29mg 47mg Smoothie
Zinc 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 408IU 60IU Smoothie
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 24.5mg 1mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 0.42g Smoothie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Skipjack tuna
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
14%
Smoothie
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.