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Wolffish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wolffish and Skipjack tuna

  • Wolffish has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Skipjack tuna is 101% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 7 times less Vitamin A than Wolffish. Wolffish has 130µg of Vitamin A, while Skipjack tuna has 18µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
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 +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.6%
Contains more IronIron +1233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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% 26% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 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% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +447.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.19µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 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 +137.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2944.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 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 +341.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 123kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 22.44g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 3.06g 1.29g Wolffish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 59mg 60mg Wolffish
Magnesium 38mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 8mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 385mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.12mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.037mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 256mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 109mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 433IU 60IU Wolffish
Vitamin A 130µg 18µg Wolffish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.038mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.485mg Wolffish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.19µg Wolffish
Folate 6µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.468g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 0.243g Wolffish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 0.403g Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.984mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.034mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.824mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.061mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.664mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.156mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.661mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.091g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 0.237g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.017g Wolffish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Wolffish
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wolffish
Wolffish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.