Tuna vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tuna and ice cream?
- Tuna is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin D, iron, and potassium, yet ice cream is richer in calcium.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for selenium is 193% higher.
- Tuna has 190 times more vitamin B3 than ice cream. Tuna has 22.07mg of vitamin B3, while ice cream has 0.116mg.
- Tuna contains less saturated fat.
- Tuna has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Ice creams, vanilla types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +922.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5911.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18925.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +502.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +732.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1764.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2051.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.3% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 1.8µg | 193% |
| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 0.116mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 0.39µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.048mg | 76% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 3.5g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 105mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 6.79g | 30% |
| Fats | 0.59g | 11g | 16% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 118µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 199mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 0.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 8IU | 9% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 23.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.581mg | 5% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 207kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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
86%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.