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Butterfish vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfish and Lingcod

  • Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Lingcod is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Lingcod covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 97% more than Butterfish.
  • Lingcod has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Lingcod has 0.035mg.
  • Lingcod contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, lingcod, 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 +55.6%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
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 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
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 A +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +655.9%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.64
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more Fats +655.9%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.64

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Lingcod Opinion
Protein 22.15g 22.64g Lingcod
Fats 10.28g 1.36g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 109kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 18mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.41mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 33mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 308mg 258mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 560mg Lingcod
Sodium 114mg 76mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.99mg 0.58mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.035mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.026mg Lingcod
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 109IU 58IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.035mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.139mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 2.314mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 10µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 4.15µg Lingcod
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.254mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.971mg 0.993mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.043mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.801mg 1.84mg Lingcod
Lysine 2.035mg 2.079mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.656mg 0.67mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.884mg Lingcod
Valine 1.141mg 1.166mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.652mg 0.667mg Lingcod
Cholesterol 83mg 67mg Lingcod
Saturated Fat 0.255g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g Lingcod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Lingcod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g Lingcod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Lingcod
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
62%
Lingcod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
50%
Lingcod

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.