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Butterfish vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterfish and Grouper fish

  • Butterfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Grouper fish has more Iron.
  • Butterfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 48% more than Grouper fish.
  • Butterfish contains 32 times more Vitamin B2 than Grouper fish. While Butterfish contains 0.192mg of Vitamin B2, Grouper fish contains only 0.006mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Grouper fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Contains more Copper +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 B1 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1414.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
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 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1414.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +690.8%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Equal in Water - 73.36
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: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +690.8%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Grouper fish
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 Grouper fish Opinion
Protein 22.15g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 10.28g 1.3g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 118kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 21mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 308mg 143mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 475mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.51mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.045mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg Butterfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 109IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.081mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.006mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 0.381mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Folate 17µg 10µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.69µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.971mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.801mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.035mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.141mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 83mg 47mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Grouper fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Grouper fish
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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.