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Croaker vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croaker and Whitefish

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Croaker is 48% higher.
  • Whitefish has 5 times less Sodium than Croaker. Croaker has 348mg of Sodium, while Whitefish has 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, whitefish, 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 +83%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Manganese - 0.086
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Manganese - 0.086

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 B3 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%
Equal in Water - 65.09
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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Fats +68.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Other +60.1%
Equal in Water - 65.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.755
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.755

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker Whitefish
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 Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 12.67g 7.51g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 172kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.86mg 0.47mg Croaker
Magnesium 42mg 42mg
Phosphorus 217mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 340mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 348mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.52mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.065mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.08mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 38.8µg 16.2µg Croaker
Vitamin A 75IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.846mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 34µg 17µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.96µg Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.788mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.48mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.571mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.525mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.947mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.525mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 84mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 3.476g 1.162g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 2.559g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.755g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish 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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.