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Catfish vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Catfish and Pompano

  • Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Pompano is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pompano is 67% higher.
  • Catfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pompano. Catfish contains 2.78µg of Vitamin B12, while Pompano contains 1.2µg.
  • Catfish contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pompano, florida, 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.
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Pompano
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +139.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +372.7%
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 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +139.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +68.8%
Equal in Other - 1.2
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +68.8%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.315
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.458
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.315
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.458

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Catfish Pompano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Pompano Opinion
Protein 18.44g 23.69g Pompano
Fats 7.19g 12.14g Pompano
Calories 144kcal 211kcal Pompano
Calcium 9mg 43mg Pompano
Iron 0.28mg 0.67mg Pompano
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Pompano
Phosphorus 247mg 341mg Pompano
Potassium 366mg 636mg Pompano
Sodium 119mg 76mg Pompano
Zinc 0.58mg 0.69mg Pompano
Copper 0.039mg 0.078mg Pompano
Manganese 0.018mg 0.025mg Pompano
Selenium 9.9µg 46.8µg Pompano
Vitamin A 2IU 120IU Pompano
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Pompano
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.15mg Pompano
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 3.8mg Pompano
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.87mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.23mg Pompano
Folate 12µg 17µg Pompano
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 1.2µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.265mg Pompano
Threonine 0.833mg 1.038mg Pompano
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.092mg Pompano
Leucine 1.396mg 1.925mg Pompano
Lysine 1.677mg 2.175mg Pompano
Methionine 0.539mg 0.701mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.925mg Pompano
Valine 0.894mg 1.22mg Pompano
Histidine 0.404mg 0.697mg Pompano
Cholesterol 66mg 64mg Pompano
Trans Fat 0.063g Pompano
Saturated Fat 1.586g 4.499g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.504g Pompano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.224g Pompano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.259g Pompano
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 3.315g Pompano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 1.458g Pompano
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 Pompano
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
46%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pompano
Pompano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.913g)
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/175166/nutrients
  2. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.