Yolk vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yolk and skipjack tuna
- Yolk has more vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin A, selenium, and phosphorus; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 342% more than skipjack tuna.
- Skipjack tuna contains 24 times less vitamin A than yolk. Yolk contains 1442IU of vitamin A, while skipjack tuna contains 60IU.
- Skipjack tuna has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +248.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +780% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +378.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
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 | +2016.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +332.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +516.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1957.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +383.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 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 | +4730.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +943.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
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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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 60mg | 342% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 18.756mg | 117% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.485mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.981mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 0.42g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 18µg | 40% |
| Fats | 26.54g | 1.29g | 39% |
| Folate | 146µg | 10µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.122mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 0.243g | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Protein | 15.86g | 28.21g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 0.403g | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 56µg | 46.8µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 285mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.6mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 522mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.038mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 1.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 2.19µg | 10% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 132kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 48mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 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
114%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)