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Whey vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whey and skipjack tuna

  • Whey contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, copper, potassium, and magnesium than skipjack tuna.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 117% higher.
  • Whey is lower in cholesterol.
  • Whey has a higher glycemic index than skipjack tuna.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
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 CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.2%
Contains more IronIron +2566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2650%
Contains more ZincZinc +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2363.2%

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.
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25245.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3064.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +682.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.038mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 WaterWater +49.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3218.8%
Contains more FatsFats +258.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1450.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -45.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3563.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 18.756mg 117%
Selenium 1.9µg 46.8µg 82%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 2.19µg 80%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.981mg 73%
Protein 0.85g 28.21g 55%
Phosphorus 46mg 285mg 34%
Cholesterol 2mg 60mg 19%
Iron 0.06mg 1.6mg 19%
Copper 0.004mg 0.11mg 12%
Potassium 161mg 522mg 11%
Magnesium 8mg 44mg 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.05mg 8%
Calories 27kcal 132kcal 5%
Choline 16mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.403g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 18µg 2%
Carbs 5.14g 0g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.485mg 2%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.42g 1%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.019mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Fats 0.36g 1.29g 1%
Net carbs 5.14g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.14g N/A
Sodium 54mg 47mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.038mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey
Whey is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.