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Butterfish vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterfish and Yellowtail?

  • Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Butterfish has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Yellowtail. Butterfish has 0.192mg of Vitamin B2, while Yellowtail has 0.051mg.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.8%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Protein +34%
Equal in Water - 67.33
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +53%
Contains more Protein +34%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Yellowtail
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 22.15g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 10.28g 6.72g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 187kcal
Calcium 28mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.64mg 0.63mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 308mg 201mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 114mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.99mg 0.67mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.058mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 109IU 104IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 31µg Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.051mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.681mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.185mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 4µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 1.25µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.971mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.801mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.035mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.656mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.141mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.652mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 83mg 71mg Yellowtail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
47%
Butterfish
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 ($)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.