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Butterfish vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfish and Sablefish different?

  • Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Sablefish is richer in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Butterfish is 16% higher.
  • Butterfish contains 2 times more Zinc than Sablefish. While Butterfish contains 0.99mg of Zinc, Sablefish contains only 0.41mg.
  • Sablefish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.8%
~equal in Potassium ~459mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
Contains more FatsFats +90.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.85g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Sablefish
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 Sablefish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 22.15g 17.19g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 19.62g Sablefish
Cholesterol 83mg 63mg Sablefish
Magnesium 32mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 28mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 481mg 459mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.069mg 0.028mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.41mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 215mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 109IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 33µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.122mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.115mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 5.128mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 1.44µg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 4.099g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.193mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.754mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.792mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.397mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.579mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.509mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.671mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.886mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.506mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Sablefish
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
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.099g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.