Butterfish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between butterfish and whitefish
- Butterfish has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, whitefish has more phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for butterfish is 56% higher.
- Whitefish has 2 times less vitamin B12 than butterfish. Butterfish has 1.83µg of vitamin B12, while whitefish has 0.96µg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +295.9% |
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Water
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| 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
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 0.96µg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 3.846mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 6% | |
| Protein | 22.15g | 24.47g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 346mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 5% | |
| Fats | 10.28g | 7.51g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.092mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.27mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 406mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 39µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.035mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.162g)
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.