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Eel vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Eel and Mahimahi

  • Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Mahimahi is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 119% more than Mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has 13 times less Saturated Fat than Eel. Eel has 3.023g of Saturated Fat, while Mahimahi has 0.241g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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
5
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Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
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 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin A +1720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
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 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
1
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Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Protein - 23.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5847.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5847.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Mahimahi
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mahimahi Opinion
Protein 23.65g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 14.95g 0.9g Eel
Calories 236kcal 109kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 19mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 277mg 183mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 65mg 113mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.59mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.053mg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 3787IU 208IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 62µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.023mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.085mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 17µg 6µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 0.69µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.037mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.922mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.171mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.7mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.218mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.696mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 161mg 94mg Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.241g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.113g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.026g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.012g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.155g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.211g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.