Skipjack tuna nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Skipjack tuna
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 132 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 3 oz (85 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 11.8 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 93% of foods
Vitamin B3 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B3 content than 92% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 88% of foods
Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 86% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 82% of foods
Skipjack tuna calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 132 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 112 | 85 g |
| Calories in 0.5 fillet | 203 | 154 g |
Skipjack tuna Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
180IU of 5,000IU
3.6%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
3mg of 90mg
3.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.11mg of 1mg
9.5%
Vitamin B2:
0.37mg of 1mg
28%
Vitamin B3:
56mg of 16mg
352%
Vitamin B5:
1.5mg of 5mg
29%
Vitamin B6:
2.9mg of 1mg
226%
Folate:
30µg of 400µg
7.5%
Vitamin B12:
6.6µg of 2µg
274%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 56%
28.2 g of 50 g
28.2 g (56% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.3 g of 65 g
1.3 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
62.3 g of 2,000 g
62.3 g (3% of DV )
Other:
8.2 g
8.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
948mg of 280mg
339%
Threonine:
3711mg of 1,050mg
353%
Isoleucine:
3900mg of 1,400mg
279%
Leucine:
6879mg of 2,730mg
252%
Lysine:
7770mg of 2,100mg
370%
Methionine:
2505mg of 1,050mg
239%
Phenylalanine:
3303mg of 1,750mg
189%
Valine:
4359mg of 1,820mg
240%
Histidine:
2490mg of 700mg
356%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.24 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
All nutrients for Skipjack tuna per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% | 64% |
2.8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 28g | 67% | 7% |
10 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.3g | 2% | 72% |
25.8 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | 42% |
53 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% | 33% |
6.2 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 10% | 24% |
3.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 37mg | 4% | 39% |
3.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 522mg | 15% | 12% |
3.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 20% | 46% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | 48% |
1.3 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 52% |
6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | 18% |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 47mg | 2% | 73% |
10.4 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | 44% | |
| Selenium | 47µg | 85% | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 78% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | 78% |
7 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 9% | 63% |
1.1 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 19mg | 117% | 8% |
2 times more than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.49mg | 10% | 59% |
2.3 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.98mg | 75% | 14% |
8.2 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 91% | 29% |
3.1 times more than Pork
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| Folate | 10µg | 3% | 62% |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 2% | 71% |
14 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.24g | N/A | 77% |
40.3 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | N/A | 66% |
117.1 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.32mg | 0% | 48% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 1.2mg | 0% | 47% |
1.7 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | 48% |
1.4 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 2.3mg | 0% | 47% |
1.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2.6mg | 0% | 45% |
5.7 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.84mg | 0% | 44% |
8.7 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 50% |
1.6 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.5mg | 0% | 47% |
1.4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | 53% |
1.1 times more than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.09g | N/A | 34% |
7.6 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.24g | N/A | 34% |
6.2 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 39% |
10 times less than Salmon
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1.3g
1.9%
Saturated Fat 0.42g
0
Trans Fat
0g
20%
Cholesterol 60mg
2%
Sodium 47mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
28g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
37mg
3.7%
Iron
1.6mg
20%
Potassium
522mg
15%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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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.