Flatfish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between flatfish and butterfish
- The amount of vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and potassium in butterfish is higher than in flatfish.
- Butterfish covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 28% more than flatfish.
- Butterfish has 3 times less sodium than flatfish. Flatfish has 363mg of sodium, while butterfish has 114mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +461.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +668% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.8% |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.278mg | 5.769mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 32.6µg | 46.8µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.31µg | 1.83µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.346mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 15.24g | 22.15g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 0.865mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Fats | 2.37g | 10.28g | 12% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 83mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 481mg | 8% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 187kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 3% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 308mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.719mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.335mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.561mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.8mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
28%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)