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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 RAE, 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 RAE 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
4
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Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.63

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +3541.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.051
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3541.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.051

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
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Contains more Fats +122.5%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%
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 Fats +122.5%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Water +13.5%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 23.65g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 14.95g 6.72g Eel
Calories 236kcal 187kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.64mg 0.63mg Eel
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 277mg 201mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 65mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 2.08mg 0.67mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 3787IU 104IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 31µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2.9mg 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
Folate 17µg 4µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.25µg 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
Cholesterol 161mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 3.023g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
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.