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Eel vs. Pompano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Eel and Pompano

  • Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Pompano is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 122% more than Pompano.
  • Eel contains 3 times more Zinc than Pompano. While Eel contains 2.08mg of Zinc, Pompano contains only 0.69mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pompano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pompano, florida, 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
3
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Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.67
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 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +201.4%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.2%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.67

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +3055.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3055.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
:
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Other +74.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Water - 62.97
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Other +74.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Water - 62.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Pompano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pompano Opinion
Protein 23.65g 23.69g Pompano
Fats 14.95g 12.14g Eel
Calories 236kcal 211kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 43mg Pompano
Iron 0.64mg 0.67mg Pompano
Magnesium 26mg 31mg Pompano
Phosphorus 277mg 341mg Pompano
Potassium 349mg 636mg Pompano
Sodium 65mg 76mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.69mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.078mg Pompano
Manganese 0.04mg 0.025mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Pompano
Vitamin A 3787IU 120IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 36µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.68mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.15mg Pompano
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 3.8mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.87mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.23mg Pompano
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.2µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.265mg
Threonine 1.037mg 1.038mg Pompano
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.092mg Pompano
Leucine 1.922mg 1.925mg Pompano
Lysine 2.171mg 2.175mg Pompano
Methionine 0.7mg 0.701mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.925mg Pompano
Valine 1.218mg 1.22mg Pompano
Histidine 0.696mg 0.697mg Pompano
Cholesterol 161mg 64mg Pompano
Saturated Fat 3.023g 4.499g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.504g Pompano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.224g Pompano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.259g Pompano
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 3.315g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 1.458g Pompano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Pompano
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
46%
Pompano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
58%
Pompano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pompano
Pompano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.476g)
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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.