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Abalone vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Abalone and Butterfish?

  • Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% more.
  • Abalone has 6 times more Iron than Butterfish. While Abalone has 3.8mg of Iron, Butterfish has only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Butterfish is lower.

We used Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Copper +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Iron +493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Copper +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +268.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.7%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Water +11.2%
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.7%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Water +11.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Protein 19.63g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 6.78g 10.28g Butterfish
Carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Calories 189kcal 187kcal Abalone
Calcium 37mg 28mg Abalone
Iron 3.8mg 0.64mg Abalone
Magnesium 56mg 32mg Abalone
Phosphorus 217mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 284mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 591mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.95mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.228mg 0.069mg Abalone
Manganese 0.07mg 0.019mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 46.8µg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.146mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.865mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 14µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.838mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.386mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.433mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.441mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.86mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.378mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 94mg 83mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.646g Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Butterfish
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
36%
Abalone
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.