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Catfish vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Catfish and Drum fish

  • Catfish has more Vitamin B12, however, Drum fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Drum fish covers your daily Manganese needs 38% more than Catfish.
  • Catfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 Calcium +755.6%
Contains more Iron +310.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +661.5%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +755.6%
Contains more Iron +310.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +661.5%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353

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 B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Protein +22%
Equal in Water - 70.94
Equal in Other - 0.25
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Protein +22%
Equal in Water - 70.94
Equal in Other - 0.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.434
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.807
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.479
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.434
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.807
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.479

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Drum fish Opinion
Protein 18.44g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 7.19g 6.32g Catfish
Calories 144kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 9mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.28mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 247mg 231mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 353mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.039mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 9.9µg 16.2µg Drum fish
Vitamin A 2IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 12µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 2.31µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.252mg Drum fish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.986mg Drum fish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.036mg Drum fish
Leucine 1.396mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.677mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 0.894mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.404mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 66mg 82mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Drum fish
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.434g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 2.807g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 1.479g Drum fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish Drum fish
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
46%
Catfish
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 ($)

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/175166/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.