Whiting vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between whiting and skipjack tuna
- Whiting has more vitamin B12, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, selenium, and copper.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 107% more than whiting.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 CalciumCalcium | +67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +584.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1023.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +445% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.48 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.71 g
Other:
0.12 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6750% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.587 g
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 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.42g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.67mg | 18.756mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.981mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6µg | 2.19µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.6mg | 15% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 46.8µg | 10% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 28.21g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.019mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 434mg | 522mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.068mg | 0.038mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.69g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 285mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.156mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.695mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
42%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.