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Butterfish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterfish and Eel?

  • Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 123% more.
  • Butterfish has 6 times more Selenium than Eel. While Butterfish has 46.8µg of Selenium, Eel has only 8.3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Butterfish is lower.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
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Eel
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Iron - 0.64
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Iron - 0.64

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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Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Equal in Folate - 17
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +12.7%
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish 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 Butterfish Eel Opinion
Protein 22.15g 23.65g Eel
Fats 10.28g 14.95g Eel
Calories 187kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 28mg 26mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.64mg
Magnesium 32mg 26mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 277mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 349mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.99mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.069mg 0.029mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.051mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 4.487mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.28mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.077mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.971mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.801mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 2.035mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.656mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.141mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.652mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 83mg 161mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 3.023g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
47%
Butterfish
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.