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Butterfish vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterfish and Abalone?

  • Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% more.
  • Butterfish has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Abalone. While Butterfish has 5.769mg of Vitamin B3, Abalone has only 1.9mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Butterfish is lower.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried 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 Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.7%
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
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
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +229.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Abalone
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 Butterfish Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Protein 22.15g 19.63g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 6.78g Butterfish
Carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Calories 187kcal 189kcal Abalone
Calcium 28mg 37mg Abalone
Iron 0.64mg 3.8mg Abalone
Magnesium 32mg 56mg Abalone
Phosphorus 308mg 217mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 284mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 591mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.95mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.228mg Abalone
Manganese 0.019mg 0.07mg Abalone
Selenium 46.8µg 51.8µg Abalone
Vitamin A 109IU 5IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 2µg Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.13mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.9mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.15mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 14µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.69µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.224mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.838mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.854mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.386mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.433mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.441mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.715mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.86mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.378mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 94mg 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
Butterfish Abalone
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
47%
Butterfish
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
78%
Abalone

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