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Milk vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between milk and tuna Bluefin

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and iron in tuna Bluefin is higher than in milk.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 434% more than milk.
  • Milk contains less cholesterol.
  • Milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, 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.
Milk
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.3%
Contains more IronIron +4266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1318.2%

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.
Milk
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2214.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
2
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +787.5%
Contains more FatsFats +547.4%
Contains more OtherOther +529.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +641.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5168.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 10.88µg 434%
Selenium 3.3µg 46.8µg 79%
Vitamin A 58µg 757µg 78%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 10.54mg 65%
Protein 3.37g 29.91g 53%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.525mg 38%
Phosphorus 95mg 326mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.278mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 1.37mg 20%
Iron 0.03mg 1.31mg 16%
Cholesterol 5mg 49mg 15%
Magnesium 11mg 64mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.844g 12%
Calcium 125mg 10mg 12%
Copper 0.01mg 0.11mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.306mg 9%
Fats 0.97g 6.28g 8%
Calories 42kcal 184kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Potassium 150mg 323mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 2.053g 4%
Saturated fat 0.633g 1.612g 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.77mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Carbs 4.99g 0g 2%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.2g N/A
Sodium 44mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Milk
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.