Catfish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between catfish and flatfish
- Catfish are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet flatfish is richer in selenium, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for catfish is 61% higher.
- Catfish contain 4 times more vitamin B2 than flatfish. Catfish contain 0.1mg of vitamin B2, while flatfish contains 0.025mg.
- Flatfish contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +85.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +229.3% |
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 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +257.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1066.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +374.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.31µg | 61% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 32.6µg | 41% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 139IU | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 3.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.227mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 363mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 309mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 1.278mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 2.37g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.459g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 0.657g | 6% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 15.24g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.542g | 5% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 86kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.77mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 79.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.044g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.