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Snail vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between snail and skipjack tuna

  • Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, and iron, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 108% more than snail.
  • Snail has 6 times more magnesium than skipjack tuna. Snail has 250mg of magnesium, while skipjack tuna has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +468.2%
Contains more IronIron +118.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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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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% 10% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +338%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +532.3%
~equal in Fats ~1.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.243g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snail Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 18.756mg 108%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 2.19µg 70%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.981mg 65%
Magnesium 250mg 44mg 49%
Selenium 27.4µg 46.8µg 35%
Vitamin E 5mg 33%
Copper 0.4mg 0.11mg 32%
Iron 3.5mg 1.6mg 24%
Protein 16.1g 28.21g 24%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Potassium 382mg 522mg 4%
Cholesterol 50mg 60mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.038mg 2%
Calories 90kcal 132kcal 2%
Phosphorus 272mg 285mg 2%
Vitamin A 30µg 18µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.403g 1%
Sodium 70mg 47mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Fats 1.4g 1.29g 0%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Zinc 1mg 1.05mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.122mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.361g 0.42g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.259g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Snail
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Snail
Snail is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.