Buttermilk vs. Canned Tuna
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Canned Tuna
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
canned tuna
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and canned tuna:
- Buttermilk has 74% less cholesterol than canned tuna.
- Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than canned tuna.
- Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Canned tuna has 58% less saturated fat than buttermilk.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than buttermilk.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and buttermilk has 52% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to canned tuna per calorie. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for canned tuna, 78:0:22 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 22% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both buttermilk and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than buttermilk - buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 636% more protein than buttermilk - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna has 58% less saturated fat than buttermilk - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Buttermilk has 74% less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has 683% more Vitamin A than canned tuna - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than canned tuna - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Buttermilk has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both buttermilk and canned tuna contain significant amounts of folate.
| Buttermilk | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 5.799 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 1.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Buttermilk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 721% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 31 times more iron than buttermilk - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than buttermilk - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than buttermilk per 100 grams. Both buttermilk and canned tuna contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Buttermilk | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.076 G | 0.071 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.629 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.233 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.076 G | 0.951 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, buttermilk has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Buttermilk | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 0.055 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.051 G |
| Total | 0.122 G | 0.106 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and buttermilk has 50% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Is canned tuna or buttermilk better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 640% more protein than buttermilk - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Does buttermilk or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both buttermilk and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - buttermilk has 4.9g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does canned tuna or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Buttermilk is a rich source of calcium and it has 720% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.