Butterfish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Butterfish and Flatfish
- The amount of Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium in Butterfish is higher than in Flatfish.
- Butterfish covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 28% more than Flatfish.
- Flatfish has 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 0.192mg of Vitamin B2, while Flatfish has 0.025mg.
- Flatfish contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole 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.
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Calcium
+12%
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Iron
+178.3%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Potassium
+144.2%
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Sodium
-68.6%
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Zinc
+153.8%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+11.8%
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Selenium
+43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 309
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Calcium
+12%
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Iron
+178.3%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Potassium
+144.2%
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Sodium
-68.6%
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Zinc
+153.8%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+11.8%
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Selenium
+43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 309
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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Vitamin A
+194.6%
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Vitamin B1
+461.5%
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Vitamin B2
+668%
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Vitamin B3
+351.4%
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Vitamin B5
+281.1%
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Vitamin B6
+200.9%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+39.7%
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Vitamin A
+194.6%
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Vitamin B1
+461.5%
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Vitamin B2
+668%
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Vitamin B3
+351.4%
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Vitamin B5
+281.1%
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Vitamin B6
+200.9%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+39.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+45.3%
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Fats
+333.8%
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Water
+21.4%
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Other
+73%
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
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0.74 g
Protein:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
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0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
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Protein
+45.3%
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Fats
+333.8%
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Water
+21.4%
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+73%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.15g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 10.28g | 2.37g |
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| Calories | 187kcal | 86kcal |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 25mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 481mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 114mg | 363mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.023mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 33µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.115mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 0.971mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 2.035mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.374mg |
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| Cholesterol | 83mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.542g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)