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Wasabi vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wasabi and skipjack tuna

  • Wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B1, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 113% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index (41) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
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 +56.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1957.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.3%
~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.
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 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 CVitamin C +4090%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +487.7%
Contains more FatsFats +104.8%
Contains more OtherOther +328.1%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 18.756mg 113%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.981mg 54%
Protein 4.8g 28.21g 47%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 1mg 45%
Fiber 7.8g 0g 31%
Phosphorus 80mg 285mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.019mg 16%
Calcium 128mg 37mg 9%
Carbs 23.54g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.038mg 8%
Iron 1.03mg 1.6mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.485mg 6%
Magnesium 69mg 44mg 6%
Copper 0.155mg 0.11mg 5%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.05mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg 2%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 1%
Calories 109kcal 132kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.122mg 1%
Sodium 17mg 47mg 1%
Potassium 568mg 522mg 1%
Fats 0.63g 1.29g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 0g 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 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.