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Butterfish vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterfish and Mullet fish?

  • Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Copper.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 66% more.
  • Butterfish has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Mullet fish. While Butterfish has 0.192mg of Vitamin B2, Mullet fish has only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.7%
Contains more IronIron +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg
~equal in Potassium ~458mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +632%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.88mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-489.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.52g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 150kcal Butterfish
Protein 22.15g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 10.28g 4.86g Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 83mg 63mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 32mg 33mg Mullet fish
Calcium 28mg 31mg Mullet fish
Potassium 481mg 458mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.069mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.88mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 244mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 71mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 109IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 33µg 42µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Mullet fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.1mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.1mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.25µg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 10µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.431g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.971mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.801mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.035mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.141mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Butterfish
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.