Catfish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between catfish and butterfish?
- Catfish are richer in vitamin B12, yet butterfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Butterfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Catfish have 2 times more vitamin B12 than butterfish. Catfish have 2.78µg of vitamin B12, while butterfish has 1.83µg.
- Catfish contain less cholesterol.
We used Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +508.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 46.8µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.83µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 5.769mg | 20% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.346mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 308mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7% | |
| Protein | 18.44g | 22.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.192mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 10.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 481mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.865mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Sodium | 119mg | 114mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 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
46%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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.