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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 for 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.
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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more IronIron +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.086mg

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% 7.7% 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% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.1%
~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
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 FatsFats +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
~equal in Water ~65.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.755g

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 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 Whitefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.96µg 48%
Selenium 38.8µg 16.2µg 41%
Phosphorus 217mg 346mg 18%
Protein 18.2g 24.47g 13%
Sodium 348mg 65mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.476g 1.162g 11%
Fats 12.67g 7.51g 8%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.27mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.32g 2.559g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.346mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.171mg 7%
Iron 0.86mg 0.47mg 5%
Folate 34µg 17µg 4%
Copper 0.065mg 0.092mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg 3%
Carbs 7.54g 0g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.846mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.154mg 2%
Calories 221kcal 172kcal 2%
Vitamin A 23µg 39µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Potassium 340mg 406mg 2%
Cholesterol 84mg 77mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.755g 1%
Net carbs 7.14g 0g N/A
Magnesium 42mg 42mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 33mg 0%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 0.788mg 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.48mg 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 1.571mg 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.525mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.955mg 0%
Valine 0.947mg 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.525mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
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.