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Tilapia vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tilapia and Skipjack tuna

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 88% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
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 ManganeseManganese +94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +131.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%

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.
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% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
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% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +697.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +105.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~8.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +293%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 128kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 26.15g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 2.65g 1.29g Tilapia
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 57mg 60mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 14mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 380mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.69mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.075mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.41mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 204mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 56mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.038mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.485mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Choline 51.3mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.243g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.403g Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.156mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.04mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.315mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.766mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.28mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.585mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.017g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
45%
Tilapia
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia 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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.