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Powdered milk vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between powdered milk and skipjack tuna

  • Powdered milk has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 113% more.
  • Powdered milk contains 40 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Powdered milk contains 16.742g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Fish, tuna, skipjack, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2364.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +240.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.1%

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.
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +760%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1970.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2421.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 18.756mg 113%
Calcium 912mg 37mg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.122mg 83%
Saturated fat 16.742g 0.42g 74%
Phosphorus 776mg 285mg 70%
Selenium 16.3µg 46.8µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.981mg 52%
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 2.19µg 44%
Fats 26.71g 1.29g 39%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.485mg 36%
Vitamin A 258µg 18µg 27%
Potassium 1330mg 522mg 24%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Zinc 3.34mg 1.05mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.038mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 0.243g 19%
Calories 496kcal 132kcal 18%
Sodium 371mg 47mg 14%
Iron 0.47mg 1.6mg 14%
Carbs 38.42g 0g 13%
Cholesterol 97mg 60mg 12%
Magnesium 85mg 44mg 10%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 1mg 8%
Folate 37µg 10µg 7%
Protein 26.32g 28.21g 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.403g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 0g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
93%
Powdered milk
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.