Milk vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between milk and tuna
- Milk has more calcium, while tuna has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and choline.
- Tuna covers your daily need for selenium 191% more than milk.
- Milk contains 31 times more Calcium than tuna. While milk contains 125mg of Calcium, tuna contains only 4mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- Tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3025% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +281.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2966.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3178.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +201.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23631.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2705.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +338.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +765% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0.59g |
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| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.99g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.92mg |
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| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.45mg |
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| Phosphorus | 95mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 58µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 17.7mg | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.633g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.277g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 0.319mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 0.282mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.822mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
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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
15%
88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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.