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Croaker vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Croaker and Snapper

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate, while Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 58% more than Croaker.
  • Croaker contains 33 times more Vitamin B2 than Snapper. While Croaker contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B2, Snapper contains only 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Snapper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, snapper, mixed 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 Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201

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 B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.3%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.3%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker Snapper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Snapper Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 12.67g 1.72g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 128kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.86mg 0.24mg Croaker
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 201mg Croaker
Potassium 340mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 348mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.52mg 0.44mg Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.046mg Croaker
Manganese 0.08mg 0.017mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 75IU 115IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 35µg Snapper
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.053mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.004mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 0.346mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 34µg 6µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 3.5µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 0.788mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.48mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 1.571mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.525mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 0.947mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.525mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 84mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.048g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.022g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.322g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.588g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.