Catfish vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between catfish and croaker?
- Catfish are richer in vitamin B12, yet croaker is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Croaker's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.
- Catfish contain less cholesterol.
We used Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded, and fried 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 ZincZinc | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +291.9% |
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 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~18.2g
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Other
~1.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 38.8µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 2.1µg | 28% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 4.3mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 2.917g | 10% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 348mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.476g | 9% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 12.67g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 5.32g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 221kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 217mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.54g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 18.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.14g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.788mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.571mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.742mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.947mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.079g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.89g)
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.