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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.
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
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 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%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Potassium ~522mg

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.
Tuna
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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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~60IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.981mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +118.6%
Contains more OtherOther +542.2%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 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.
Tuna Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 130kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 29.15g 28.21g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 60mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 4mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 527mg 522mg Tuna
Iron 0.92mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 285mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 60IU Tuna
Vitamin A 22µg 18µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 108.2µg 46.8µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.122mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 18.756mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.981mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.19µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 2µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Skipjack tuna
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.42g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
88%
Tuna
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.