Eel vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eels and milkfish different?
- Eels are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc, while milkfish is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Eels cover your daily need for vitamin A, 74% more than milkfish.
- Eels contain 11 times more vitamin B1 than milkfish. Eels contain 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while milkfish contains 0.016mg.
- Milkfish is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.2% |
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 | +3345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1043.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| 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
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 33µg | 123% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.488mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 67mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 8.256mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 3.27µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.016mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 16.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 8.63g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 208mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 8% | |
| Protein | 23.65g | 26.32g | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 190kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 374mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.417mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.779mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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.