Eel vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Eel and Smelt?
- Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Smelt is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 124% higher.
- Eel has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Eel has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.
- Smelt contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Calcium
+196.2%
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Iron
+79.7%
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Magnesium
+46.2%
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Copper
+513.8%
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Manganese
+2150%
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Selenium
+463.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Potassium - 372
Equal in Zinc - 2.12
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Calcium
+196.2%
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Iron
+79.7%
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Magnesium
+46.2%
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Copper
+513.8%
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Manganese
+2150%
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Selenium
+463.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Potassium - 372
Equal in Zinc - 2.12
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.
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Vitamin A
+6429.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1730%
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Vitamin B3
+154.1%
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Folate
+240%
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Vitamin B2
+186.3%
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Vitamin B5
+164.3%
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Vitamin B6
+120.8%
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Vitamin B12
+37.4%
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Vitamin A
+6429.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1730%
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Vitamin B3
+154.1%
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Folate
+240%
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Vitamin B2
+186.3%
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Vitamin B5
+164.3%
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Vitamin B6
+120.8%
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Vitamin B12
+37.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+382.3%
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+38.4%
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Water
+22.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
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+382.3%
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+38.4%
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+22.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1021.4%
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Saturated Fat
-80.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.135
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1021.4%
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Saturated Fat
-80.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.135
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.65g | 22.6g |
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| Fats | 14.95g | 3.1g |
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| Calories | 236kcal | 124kcal |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 295mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 372mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 77mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 2.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.178mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.9mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3787IU | 58IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1137µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 1.766mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.17mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 3.97µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.253mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg | 0.991mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.041mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.837mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.076mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.669mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.882mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.665mg |
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| Cholesterol | 161mg | 90mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g | 0.579g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.536g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g | 0.822g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.444g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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.