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Croaker vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Croaker and Flatfish

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Flatfish is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Croaker covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 33% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Croaker. Croaker has 3.476g of Saturated Fat, while Flatfish has 0.542g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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 Calcium +28%
Contains more Iron +273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Equal in Sodium - 363
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +28%
Contains more Iron +273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +182.6%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.4%
Equal in Sodium - 363

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 A +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +434.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Water +35.7%
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +434.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43%
Contains more Water +35.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +709.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Flatfish Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 15.24g Croaker
Fats 12.67g 2.37g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 86kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 25mg Croaker
Iron 0.86mg 0.23mg Croaker
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 340mg 197mg Croaker
Sodium 348mg 363mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.023mg Croaker
Manganese 0.08mg 0.017mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 32.6µg Croaker
Vitamin A 75IU 37IU Croaker
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 12µg Croaker
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.026mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.025mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.278mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.227mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.115mg Croaker
Folate 34µg 6µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.31µg Croaker
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.197mg Croaker
Threonine 0.788mg 0.719mg Croaker
Isoleucine 0.847mg 0.754mg Croaker
Leucine 1.48mg 1.335mg Croaker
Lysine 1.571mg 1.561mg Croaker
Methionine 0.525mg 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.624mg Croaker
Valine 0.947mg 0.8mg Croaker
Histidine 0.525mg 0.374mg Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.034g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.657g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.459g Croaker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Flatfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
44%
Croaker
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.934g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croaker
Croaker 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 ($)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/nutrients
  2. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.