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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, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +407.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.028mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1020.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +349.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 236kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 23.65g 17.19g Eel
Fats 14.95g 19.62g Sablefish
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 63mg Sablefish
Magnesium 26mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 26mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 349mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 0.64mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.029mg 0.028mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.41mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 215mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 72mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 338IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 102µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Sablefish
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
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.44µg Eel
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 3.023g 4.099g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 2.618g Sablefish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
60%
Eel
38%
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.