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Eel vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Eel and Butterfish?

  • Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 123% more.
  • Eel has 2 times more Zinc than Butterfish. While Eel has 2.08mg of Zinc, Butterfish has only 0.99mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Butterfish is lower.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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.
Eel
3
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Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Iron - 0.64

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.
Eel
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +3374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 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% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3374.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
3
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Contains more Fats +45.4%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +45.4%
Contains more Other +182.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Butterfish
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 Eel Butterfish Opinion
Protein 23.65g 22.15g Eel
Fats 14.95g 10.28g Eel
Calories 236kcal 187kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.64mg
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 277mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 349mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 65mg 114mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.99mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 3787IU 109IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 33µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.146mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.83µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.248mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.971mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.021mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.801mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 2.035mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.656mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.865mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 1.141mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.652mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 83mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 3.023g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Butterfish
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
65%
Eel
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.