Snapper vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Snapper and Skipjack tuna
- Snapper has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Zinc.
- Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 115% more.
- Snapper contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Skipjack tuna. Snapper contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.485mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.3 g
Fats:
1.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.35 g
Other:
1.63 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +404.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.21g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.588 g
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 | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 128kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 26.3g | 28.21g |
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| Fats | 1.72g | 1.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 60mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 44mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 522mg | 522mg | |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 49µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.038mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.004mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.346mg | 18.756mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.981mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.5µg | 2.19µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.365g | 0.42g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.322g | 0.243g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.588g | 0.403g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.294mg | 0.316mg |
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| Threonine | 1.153mg | 1.237mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.212mg | 1.3mg |
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| Leucine | 2.137mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 2.415mg | 2.59mg |
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| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.835mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.027mg | 1.101mg |
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| Valine | 1.355mg | 1.453mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.83mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.048g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.273g | 0.237g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.022g | 0.017g |
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| 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
49%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.