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Catfish vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between catfish and sablefish

  • Catfish have more vitamin B12; however, sablefish is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Sablefish covers your daily need for selenium, 67% more than catfish.
  • Catfish have 2 times more vitamin B12 than sablefish. While catfish have 2.78µg of vitamin B12, sablefish has only 1.44µg.
  • Catfish have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +372.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 34% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +172.9%
~equal in Protein ~17.19g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Sablefish DV% diff.
Selenium 9.9µg 46.8µg 67%
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 1.44µg 56%
Fats 7.19g 19.62g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 3.115g 10.328g 18%
Iron 0.28mg 1.64mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 5.128mg 16%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.346mg 13%
Magnesium 23mg 71mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.586g 4.099g 11%
Vitamin A 1µg 102µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 2.618g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.122mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Calories 144kcal 250kcal 5%
Phosphorus 247mg 215mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 45mg 4%
Protein 18.44g 17.19g 3%
Potassium 366mg 459mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 119mg 72mg 2%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.41mg 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 63mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Folate 12µg 17µg 1%
Copper 0.039mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.865mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.115mg 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.833mg 0.754mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.792mg 0%
Leucine 1.396mg 1.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.677mg 1.579mg 0%
Methionine 0.539mg 0.509mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.671mg 0%
Valine 0.894mg 0.886mg 0%
Histidine 0.404mg 0.506mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.867g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.92g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.216g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Catfish
39%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.513g)
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.
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.