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Abalone vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Abalone and Eel

  • Abalone has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Copper, however, Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 126% more.
  • Abalone has 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Eel. Abalone has 2.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Eel has 0.28mg.
  • Eel is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Abalone
Abalone
6
:
4
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Copper +686.2%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +524.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +493.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Copper +686.2%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +524.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +118.9%

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.
Abalone
Abalone
4
:
4
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.8
Abalone
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Abalone
Abalone
3
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31
Abalone
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
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +120.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Abalone
Abalone
2
:
1
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.3%
Abalone
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Abalone Eel
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 Eel Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Protein 19.63g 23.65g Eel
Fats 6.78g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Calories 189kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 37mg 26mg Abalone
Iron 3.8mg 0.64mg Abalone
Magnesium 56mg 26mg Abalone
Phosphorus 217mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 284mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 591mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.95mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.228mg 0.029mg Abalone
Manganese 0.07mg 0.04mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 8.3µg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1.8mg
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.183mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.051mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.28mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.077mg Abalone
Folate 14µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.838mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.386mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.433mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.441mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.86mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.378mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 94mg 161mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 1.646g 3.023g Abalone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 1.214g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.377g)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.