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Eel vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eel and Sablefish

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 115% higher.
  • Eel contains 5 times more Zinc than Sablefish. Eel contains 2.08mg of Zinc, while Sablefish contains 0.41mg.
  • Sablefish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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
5
:
5
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.028
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Sablefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.028

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
4
:
4
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Sablefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
2
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Other +514.7%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Equal in Water - 62.85
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Sablefish
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Other +514.7%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Equal in Water - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
1
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2
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Sablefish
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Sablefish Opinion
Protein 23.65g 17.19g Eel
Fats 14.95g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 236kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 26mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.64mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 26mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 277mg 215mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 65mg 72mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.41mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.028mg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 3787IU 338IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 102µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.122mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.44µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.193mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.754mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.792mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.397mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.579mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.509mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.671mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.886mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.506mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 63mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 3.023g 4.099g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 2.618g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.076g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.