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Butterfish vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterfish and Burbot

  • Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Burbot is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Butterfish has 17 times more Folate than Burbot. While Butterfish has 17µg of Folate, Burbot has only 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, burbot, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Copper +271%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Potassium - 518
Equal in Sodium - 124
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
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 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Copper +271%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Potassium - 518
Equal in Sodium - 124
Equal in Zinc - 0.97

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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Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +888.5%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41
Equal in Other - 0.79
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +888.5%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41
Equal in Other - 0.79

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Burbot Opinion
Protein 22.15g 24.76g Burbot
Fats 10.28g 1.04g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 115kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 64mg Burbot
Iron 0.64mg 1.15mg Burbot
Magnesium 32mg 41mg Burbot
Phosphorus 308mg 256mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 518mg Burbot
Sodium 114mg 124mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.97mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.256mg Burbot
Manganese 0.019mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 17IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 5µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.172mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.973mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 1µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.92µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.277mg Burbot
Threonine 0.971mg 1.085mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.141mg Burbot
Leucine 1.801mg 2.012mg Burbot
Lysine 2.035mg 2.274mg Burbot
Methionine 0.656mg 0.733mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.966mg Burbot
Valine 1.141mg 1.275mg Burbot
Histidine 0.652mg 0.729mg Burbot
Cholesterol 83mg 77mg Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g Burbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g Burbot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g Burbot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g Burbot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Burbot
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
47%
Butterfish
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 ($)

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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.