Tuna vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tuna and skipjack tuna
- Tuna is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, skipjack tuna is richer in iron, copper, and zinc.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 112% higher.
- Tuna has 4 times more vitamin B1 than skipjack tuna. While tuna has 0.134mg of vitamin B1, skipjack tuna has only 0.038mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +542.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.21g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 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 | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 46.8µg | 112% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 18.756mg | 21% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.038mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 2.19µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 285mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.981mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.403g | 2% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 28.21g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 132kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 522mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
86%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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.