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Burbot vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burbot and Eel?

  • Burbot is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 126% higher.
  • Burbot has 22 times more Manganese than Eel. Burbot has 0.897mg of Manganese, while Eel has 0.04mg.
  • Burbot contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Burbot
7
:
3
Eel
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Copper +782.8%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +146.2%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Copper +782.8%
Contains more Manganese +2142.5%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277

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.
Burbot
3
:
6
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +22176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
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 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +22176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +214.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
2
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2
Eel
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Fats +1337.5%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
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 Water +23.8%
Contains more Fats +1337.5%
Contains more Other +164.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
1
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2
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5322.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.6%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5322.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Eel Opinion
Protein 24.76g 23.65g Burbot
Fats 1.04g 14.95g Eel
Calories 115kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 64mg 26mg Burbot
Iron 1.15mg 0.64mg Burbot
Magnesium 41mg 26mg Burbot
Phosphorus 256mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 518mg 349mg Burbot
Sodium 124mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.97mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.256mg 0.029mg Burbot
Manganese 0.897mg 0.04mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 8.3µg Burbot
Vitamin A 17IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.183mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.051mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.28mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.077mg Burbot
Folate 1µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.265mg Burbot
Threonine 1.085mg 1.037mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1.09mg Burbot
Leucine 2.012mg 1.922mg Burbot
Lysine 2.274mg 2.171mg Burbot
Methionine 0.733mg 0.7mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.923mg Burbot
Valine 1.275mg 1.218mg Burbot
Histidine 0.729mg 0.696mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 161mg Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g 3.023g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.081g Burbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burbot Eel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Burbot
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.814g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burbot
Burbot 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.