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Flatfish vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Flatfish and Abalone

  • Flatfish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Abalone covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 53% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Abalone. While Flatfish contains 1.31µg of Vitamin B12, Abalone contains only 0.69µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Flatfish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +1552.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +891.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%

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.
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 0% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
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% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +640%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Abalone Opinion
Calories 86kcal 189kcal Abalone
Protein 15.24g 19.63g Abalone
Fats 2.37g 6.78g Abalone
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Abalone
Net carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Cholesterol 56mg 94mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Magnesium 22mg 56mg Abalone
Calcium 25mg 37mg Abalone
Potassium 197mg 284mg Abalone
Iron 0.23mg 3.8mg Abalone
Copper 0.023mg 0.228mg Abalone
Zinc 0.39mg 0.95mg Abalone
Phosphorus 309mg 217mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 591mg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 5IU Flatfish
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.07mg Abalone
Selenium 32.6µg 51.8µg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.13mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 1.9mg Abalone
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.15mg Abalone
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 0.69µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Folate 6µg 14µg Abalone
Trans Fat 0.014g Abalone
Choline 79.9mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.646g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.676g Abalone
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.224mg Abalone
Threonine 0.719mg 0.838mg Abalone
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.854mg Abalone
Leucine 1.335mg 1.386mg Abalone
Lysine 1.561mg 1.433mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.441mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.715mg Abalone
Valine 0.8mg 0.86mg Abalone
Histidine 0.374mg 0.378mg Abalone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.054g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.046g Abalone
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Abalone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Flatfish
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.104g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone 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.

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.