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Croaker vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Croaker and Milkfish

  • Croaker has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Milkfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than Croaker.
  • Croaker contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Milkfish. While Croaker contains 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Milkfish contains only 0.016mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Milkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, milkfish, 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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more IronIron +109.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~374mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~208mg

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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.2%
~equal in Water ~62.63g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Milkfish Opinion
Calories 221kcal 190kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 12.67g 8.63g Croaker
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Milkfish
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Croaker
Calcium 32mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 340mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 0.86mg 0.41mg Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.044mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 217mg 208mg Croaker
Sodium 348mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 75IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 23µg 33µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.08mg 0.026mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 16.2µg Croaker
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.016mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.069mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Folate 34µg 18µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.788mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.48mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.571mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.525mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.947mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.525mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Milkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Croaker
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/nutrients
  2. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.