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Butterfish vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterfish and Scup

  • Scup contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Butterfish.
  • Scup has 2 times less Zinc than Butterfish. Butterfish has 0.99mg of Zinc, while Scup has 0.62mg.
  • Scup is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, 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 Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.68
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.065
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 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.68
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.065
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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Scup
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +193.7%
Contains more Other +423%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Fats +193.7%
Contains more Other +423%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Scup Opinion
Protein 22.15g 24.21g Scup
Fats 10.28g 3.5g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 135kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 51mg Scup
Iron 0.64mg 0.68mg Scup
Magnesium 32mg 29mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 237mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 368mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 0.99mg 0.62mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.065mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.045mg Scup
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 109IU 104IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 31µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.127mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.122mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 4.994mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 1.62µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.971mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.801mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 2.035mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.656mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 1.141mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.652mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 83mg 67mg Scup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish Scup
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
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.