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Wafer vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between wafer and skipjack tuna?

  • Wafer is higher in copper, iron, and manganese, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 99% more.
  • Wafer has 37 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While wafer has 0.696mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +150.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3563.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +721.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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.
Wafer
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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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1823.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +1000.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1284%
Contains more OtherOther +311%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 +1902.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +930.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 18.756mg 99%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 2.19µg 88%
Selenium 5.7µg 46.8µg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.981mg 72%
Protein 6.6g 28.21g 43%
Copper 0.463mg 0.11mg 39%
Iron 4.01mg 1.6mg 30%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.019mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.403g 25%
Carbs 72.7g 0g 24%
Sodium 580mg 47mg 23%
Phosphorus 132mg 285mg 22%
Fats 14.2g 1.29g 20%
Cholesterol 2mg 60mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.42g 17%
Calories 433kcal 132kcal 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.038mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.243g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.122mg 11%
Folate 47µg 10µg 9%
Potassium 210mg 522mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.485mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 53mg 44mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Zinc 1.09mg 1.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.