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Toffee vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between toffee and skipjack tuna

  • Toffee has more vitamin A, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 117% more than toffee.
  • Toffee contains 49 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While toffee contains 20.565g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of toffee is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Toffee
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
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 +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +923.5%
Contains more IronIron +5233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5750%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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.
Toffee
3
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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
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 +1672.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64575.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1890.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
2
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 +2438.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2536.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11223.6%
Contains more OtherOther +803.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
2
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 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 +3588.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 18.756mg 117%
Saturated fat 20.565g 0.42g 92%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.19µg 87%
Selenium 0.8µg 46.8µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.981mg 75%
Protein 1.07g 28.21g 54%
Fats 32.75g 1.29g 48%
Phosphorus 32mg 285mg 36%
Vitamin A 319µg 18µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 8.964g 0.243g 22%
Carbs 64.72g 0g 22%
Calories 560kcal 132kcal 21%
Iron 0.03mg 1.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 104mg 60mg 15%
Potassium 51mg 522mg 14%
Copper 0.003mg 0.11mg 12%
Magnesium 4mg 44mg 10%
Zinc 0.12mg 1.05mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.485mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.94mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.403g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.122mg 4%
Sodium 135mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 64.72g 0g N/A
Calcium 34mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 63.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
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 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
14%
Toffee
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.