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Croaker vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Croaker and Yellowtail?

  • Croaker is richer in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
  • Croaker has 9 times more Folate than Yellowtail. Croaker has 34µg of Folate, while Yellowtail has 4µg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Sodium.

We used Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~201mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.681mg
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-149.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 221kcal 187kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 12.67g 6.72g Croaker
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 71mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Croaker
Calcium 32mg 29mg Croaker
Potassium 340mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.86mg 0.63mg Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.058mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 217mg 201mg Croaker
Sodium 348mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 75IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A 23µg 31µg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.08mg 0.019mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.051mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.681mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.185mg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.25µg Croaker
Folate 34µg 4µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.788mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.48mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.571mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.525mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.947mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.525mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.