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Eel vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eel and Bass

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Bass is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 123% higher.
  • Eel contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Bass. Eel contains 3.023g of Saturated Fat, while Bass contains 0.65g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, 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.
Eel
Eel
6
:
4
Bass
Bass
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +307.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 328
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Bass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +307.8%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 328

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
Eel
6
:
3
Bass
Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +3541.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.6%
Eel
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%
Bass
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% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3541.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
3
:
1
Bass
Bass
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.73
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Bass
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Bass
Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +989.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Bass
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +989.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Bass
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Bass Opinion
Protein 23.65g 22.73g Eel
Fats 14.95g 2.99g Eel
Calories 236kcal 124kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 19mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 26mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 277mg 254mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 328mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 88mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.51mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.04mg Bass
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 3787IU 104IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 31µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.115mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.037mg Eel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 2.558mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 17µg 10µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 4.41µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.255mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.997mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.047mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.848mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 2.088mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.673mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.887mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 1.171mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.669mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 103mg Bass
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.846g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 1.005g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bass
Bass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.373g)
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 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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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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.