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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.
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 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.2%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +1191.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 3.3% 12% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +728%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%

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
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +412%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.6%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +327.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 86kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Protein 15.24g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 2.37g 6.32g Drum fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 56mg 82mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Drum fish
Calcium 25mg 77mg Drum fish
Potassium 197mg 353mg Drum fish
Iron 0.23mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Copper 0.023mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 309mg 231mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 96mg Drum fish
Vitamin A 37IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A 12µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 32.6µg 16.2µg Flatfish
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
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Folate 6µg 17µg Drum fish
Trans Fat 0.014g Drum fish
Choline 79.9mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 1.434g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.479g Drum fish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.185g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Flatfish
44%
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.