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Bass vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bass and Smelt different?

  • Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Smelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Manganese 38% more than Bass.
  • Bass contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Bass contains 0.115mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt contains 0.01mg.

Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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.
Bass
1
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8
Smelt
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +315.7%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +315.7%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Bass
7
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1
Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.97
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% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3.97

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
2
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2
Smelt
Contains more Other +64.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
Equal in Fats - 3.1
Equal in Water - 72.79
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Other +64.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
Equal in Fats - 3.1
Equal in Water - 72.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bass
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2
Smelt
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.822
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.822

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bass Smelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bass Smelt Opinion
Protein 22.73g 22.6g Bass
Fats 2.99g 3.1g Smelt
Calories 124kcal 124kcal
Calcium 19mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 1.08mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 51mg 38mg Bass
Phosphorus 254mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 328mg 372mg Smelt
Sodium 88mg 77mg Smelt
Zinc 0.51mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.04mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.019mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 58IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 17µg Bass
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.766mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.17mg Bass
Folate 10µg 5µg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 3.97µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.253mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg 0.991mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg 1.041mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg 1.837mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg 2.076mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg 0.669mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg 0.882mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg 1.164mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg 0.665mg Bass
Cholesterol 103mg 90mg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.65g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0.536g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 0.822g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bass Smelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
65%
Bass
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Bass
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bass
Bass is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/nutrients
  2. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.