Lamb vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb and tuna salad
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 56% more than tuna salad.
- Tuna salad has 8 times less zinc than lamb. Lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, while tuna salad has 0.56mg.
- Tuna salad contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, tuna salad.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +696.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +205.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.2µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.56mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.544g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 13mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 41.2µg | 27% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 9.26g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.122g | 17% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 24.52g | 16.04g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 2.887g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 402mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.26mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.031mg | 6% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9.41g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.145mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 178mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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
52%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.286g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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