Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw and butterfish
- Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw has more vitamin B12; however, butterfish is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, potassium, and iron.
- Butterfish covers your daily selenium needs 70% more than fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw.
- Butterfish contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw. Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw contains 2.88µg of vitamin B12, while butterfish contains 1.83µg.
- Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw and Fish, butterfish, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.23 g
Fats:
5.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.06 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.1% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 46.8µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.88µg | 1.83µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.105mg | 5.769mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.154mg | 0.346mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 308mg | 15% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 22.15g | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 83mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.94g | 10.28g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.119g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.31g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.573g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 481mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.67mg | 0.865mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 187kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 98mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.678mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.153mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.445mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.607mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.738mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.334mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.057g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.054g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.755g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
44%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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.