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Devilfish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Devilfish and Smelt

  • Devilfish has more Vitamin B1, however, Smelt has more Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Smelt is 42% higher.
  • Smelt has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Devilfish. Devilfish has 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, devilfish, meat (Alaska Native) and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +9733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +9733.3%

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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +1658.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 62% 0% 0% 10% 23% 24% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1658.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +71%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Equal in Water - 72.79
12% 5% 81% 2%
Protein: 11.7 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 2.2 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +71%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Equal in Water - 72.79

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Devilfish Smelt
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Devilfish Smelt Opinion
Protein 11.7g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 5.3g 3.1g Devilfish
Calories 97kcal 124kcal Smelt
Calcium 12mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.4mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg Smelt
Phosphorus 3mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg Devilfish
Zinc 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin A 1020IU 58IU Devilfish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Smelt
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Devilfish
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.01mg Devilfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 1.766mg Smelt
Vitamin B5 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg Smelt
Folate 5µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 3.97µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg Devilfish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Devilfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Devilfish Smelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
11%
Devilfish
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Devilfish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Devilfish
Devilfish contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
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. Devilfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168987/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.