Buttermilk vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between buttermilk and tuna salad?
- Buttermilk is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, while tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, and iron.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 71% higher.
- Tuna salad has 7 times less calcium than buttermilk. Buttermilk has 116mg of calcium, while tuna salad has 17mg.
- Buttermilk is lower in sodium.
We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.
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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 | +582.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1218.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1960% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11451.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +445.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +952.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1036.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12390.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2µg | 41.2µg | 71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 6.7mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 1.2µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 4.122g | 27% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 16.04g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.145mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 9.26g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 402mg | 9% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 187kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 2.887g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 1.544g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 9.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
9%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.996g)
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.