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Tuna salad vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tuna salad and powdered milk

  • Tuna salad has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, powdered milk is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily calcium needs 89% more than tuna salad.
  • Powdered milk has 10 times less vitamin B3 than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while powdered milk has 0.646mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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%
Contains more IronIron +112.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5264.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +647.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336%
~equal in Sodium ~371mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +937.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +975%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +812.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +773.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more WaterWater +2457.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.1%
Contains more FatsFats +188.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.3%
Contains more OtherOther +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +519.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Powdered milk DV% diff.
Calcium 17mg 912mg 90%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.205mg 87%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 3.25µg 85%
Phosphorus 178mg 776mg 85%
Saturated fat 1.544g 16.742g 69%
Selenium 41.2µg 16.3µg 45%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 2.271mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.646mg 38%
Potassium 178mg 1330mg 34%
Cholesterol 13mg 97mg 28%
Fats 9.26g 26.71g 27%
Vitamin A 24µg 258µg 26%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.34mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.665g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.283mg 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Protein 16.04g 26.32g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.302mg 17%
Magnesium 19mg 85mg 16%
Calories 187kcal 496kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 7.924g 13%
Carbs 9.41g 38.42g 10%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 8.6mg 7%
Copper 0.145mg 0.08mg 7%
Iron 1mg 0.47mg 7%
Folate 8µg 37µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Sodium 402mg 371mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad Powdered milk
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
27%
Tuna salad
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients
  2. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.