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Catfish vs. Drum fish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between catfish and drum fish raw

  • Catfish have more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12; however, drum fish raw has more manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for drum fish raw is 29% higher.
  • Drum fish raw has 3 times less vitamin B1 than catfish. Catfish have 0.21mg of vitamin B1, while drum fish raw has 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, wild, raw and Fish, drum, freshwater, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 32% 11% 11% 14% 90% 5.6% 3.3% 69%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 18% 24% 34% 77% 18% 77% 9.8% 91% 69%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +582.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
~equal in Selenium ~12.6µg

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 2.3% 5% 0% 188% 53% 17% 36% 46% 27% 279% 0% 7.5% 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 3.3% 17% 0% 0% 18% 39% 44% 45% 69% 250% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.75mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 3% 80%
Protein: 16.38 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.36 g
Other: 0.44 g
18% 5% 77%
Protein: 17.54 g
Fats: 4.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.33 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more OtherOther +120%
Contains more FatsFats +74.8%
~equal in Protein ~17.54g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~77.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.722 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.865 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Catfish Drum fish raw
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Drum fish raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 12.5µg 63%
Vitamin D 500IU 63%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.7mg 29%
Copper 0.034mg 0.232mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.3mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.07mg 12%
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 2µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.17mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 60mg 5%
Phosphorus 209mg 180mg 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.907mg 2.35mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.844g 2.19g 3%
Fats 2.82g 4.93g 3%
Saturated fat 0.722g 1.119g 2%
Potassium 358mg 275mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Cholesterol 58mg 64mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.865g 1.154g 2%
Protein 16.38g 17.54g 2%
Folate 10µg 15µg 1%
Calories 95kcal 119kcal 1%
Sodium 43mg 75mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.66mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 12.6µg 12.6µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.765mg 0.75mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.718mg 0.769mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.808mg 0%
Leucine 1.331mg 1.425mg 0%
Lysine 1.504mg 1.611mg 0%
Methionine 0.485mg 0.519mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.685mg 0%
Valine 0.844mg 0.904mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.516mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.13g 0.23g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.234g 0.287g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.1g 0.144g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Catfish Drum fish raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
51%
Catfish
38%
Drum fish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Catfish
44%
Drum fish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish raw
Drum fish raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.397g)
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 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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174186/nutrients
  2. Drum fish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171960/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.