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Flatfish vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flatfish and Drum fish

  • Flatfish is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Drum fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Drum fish is 42% higher.
  • Flatfish contains 4 times more Sodium than Drum fish. Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, while Drum fish contains 96mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.9%
Contains more Copper +1191.3%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Contains more Calcium +208%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.9%
Contains more Copper +1191.3%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +412%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +412%
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Drum fish Opinion
Protein 15.24g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 2.37g 6.32g Drum fish
Calories 86kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 25mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.23mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 309mg 231mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 353mg Drum fish
Sodium 363mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.023mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 32.6µg 16.2µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 6µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.252mg Drum fish
Threonine 0.719mg 0.986mg Drum fish
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.036mg Drum fish
Leucine 1.335mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.561mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 0.8mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.374mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 56mg 82mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Drum fish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.434g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.479g Drum fish
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 Drum fish
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
31%
Flatfish
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish 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 ($)

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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.