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Lamb vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Tuna

  • Lamb has more Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 149% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 43 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Tuna contains only 0.205g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, 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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
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5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Zinc +891.1%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +309.8%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Zinc +891.1%
Contains more Copper +176.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +309.8%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +4500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +4500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +698.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +3449.2%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +3449.2%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +762.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6291.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +762.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Tuna Opinion
Protein 24.52g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 20.94g 0.59g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 130kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 4mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.92mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 188mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 310mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 72mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 4.46mg 0.45mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.043mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.137mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.334mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.35µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.1µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.05mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.908mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.166mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.629mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.323mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.777mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 97mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.138g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.175g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Lamb
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.625g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.