Eel vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between eel and catfish
- Eel has more vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat, while catfish have more vitamin B5 and vitamin B6.
- Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 76% higher.
- Catfish contain 8 times less vitamin B1 than eel. Eel contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while catfish contain 0.024mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in catfish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +258.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +113600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-846.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +195.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 1µg | 126% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 66mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 3.115g | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.58mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.024mg | 13% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 7.19g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 2.548mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.811mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 18.44g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.177mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 2.78µg | 5% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 247mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 9.9µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 366mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.354g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
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| 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
72%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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