Sunfish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sunfish and skipjack tuna different?
- Sunfish is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 108% more than sunfish.
- Sunfish contains 47 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. Sunfish contains 0.897mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
- Skipjack tuna is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +178.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4621.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +610.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.87 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1511.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.178 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.315 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 | -57.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 18.756mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.981mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.019mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.11mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.99mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 285mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.87g | 28.21g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 2.19µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.038mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 522mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.178g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Calories | 114kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.022mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.284mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
36%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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 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.