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Eel vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Eel and Yellowtail

  • Eel has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Yellowtail has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 123% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 3 times less Zinc than Eel. Eel contains 2.08mg of Zinc, while Yellowtail contains 0.67mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellowtail is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +210.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.63mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3541.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.175mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +122.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-156.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 236kcal 187kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 14.95g 6.72g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 161mg 71mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Yellowtail
Calcium 26mg 29mg Yellowtail
Potassium 349mg 538mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.64mg 0.63mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Zinc 2.08mg 0.67mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 201mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 3787IU 104IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 31µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.175mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.051mg
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.25µg Eel
Folate 17µg 4µg Eel
Saturated Fat 3.023g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.037mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.922mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.171mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.7mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.218mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.696mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.