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Milk vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milk and Tuna salad

  • Milk has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 69% more than Milk.
  • Tuna salad has 7 times less Calcium than Milk. Milk has 125mg of Calcium, while Tuna salad has 17mg.
  • Milk contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
2
:
8
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1148.5%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1148.5%

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
Milk
6
:
6
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Protein +376%
Contains more Fats +854.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.6%
Contains more Other +184%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Protein +376%
Contains more Fats +854.6%
Contains more Carbs +88.6%
Contains more Other +184%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +942.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11677.1%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +942.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11677.1%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 3.37g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 0.97g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 4.99g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 42kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 5.2g Tuna salad
Calcium 125mg 17mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 95mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 150mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 44mg 402mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.01mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.003mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 3.3µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 196IU 97IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 24µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.07mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.26mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 5µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.143mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.319mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.282mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.088mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.22mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.101mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 5mg 13mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 1.544g Milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 4.122g Tuna salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

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

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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
16%
Milk
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.