Catfish vs. Wolffish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are catfish and wolffish different?
- Catfish are higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat; however, wolffish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wolffish is 67% higher.
- Catfish contain 3 times more saturated fat than wolffish. While catfish contain 1.586g of saturated fat, wolffish contains only 0.468g.
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +135% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 46.8µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.462mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 2.35µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.208mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 22.44g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Fats | 7.19g | 3.06g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.468g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 1.072g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.658mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 1.083g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 123kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 256mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 385mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 109mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 2.598mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.824mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 2.061mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.876mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.405g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wolffish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wolffish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wolffish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.118g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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.