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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 from 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 Iron +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +352.6%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +28.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
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 +36.9%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Other +295.9%
Equal in Water - 65.09
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Other +295.9%
Equal in Water - 65.09

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Whitefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Whitefish Opinion
Protein 22.15g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 10.28g 7.51g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 172kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.64mg 0.47mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 308mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 481mg 406mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.99mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.069mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.154mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 3.846mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.96µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.971mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.035mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.141mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 83mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.