Wakame vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and skipjack tuna different?
- Wakame is higher in manganese, folate, and copper; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 107% higher.
- Wakame contains 74 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While wakame contains 1.4mg of manganese, skipjack tuna contains only 0.019mg.
- Skipjack tuna has less sodium.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7268.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +944% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +176.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6585.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1860% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1072.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +831% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 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 | -69% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 18.756mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.19µg | 91% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 46.8µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.981mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.019mg | 60% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 28.21g | 50% |
| Folate | 196µg | 10µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 47mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 285mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 522mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.122mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.6mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.485mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 132kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 825mg)
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.