Flatfish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Flatfish and Eel
- Flatfish is higher in Selenium, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
- Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 125% more than Flatfish.
- Flatfish contains 6 times more Sodium than Eel. While Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, Eel contains only 65mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
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Phosphorus
+11.6%
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Selenium
+292.8%
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Iron
+178.3%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+77.2%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+26.1%
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Manganese
+135.3%
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Phosphorus
+11.6%
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Selenium
+292.8%
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Iron
+178.3%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+77.2%
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-82.1%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+26.1%
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Manganese
+135.3%
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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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Vitamin B6
+49.4%
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Vitamin A
+10135.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+603.8%
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Vitamin B2
+104%
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Vitamin B3
+251.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.3%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+120.6%
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Vitamin B6
+49.4%
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Vitamin A
+10135.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+603.8%
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Vitamin B2
+104%
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Vitamin B3
+251.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.3%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+120.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+36.8%
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Protein
+55.2%
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Fats
+530.8%
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+63.3%
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Water
+36.8%
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Protein
+55.2%
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+530.8%
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+63.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-82.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1303%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.5%
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Saturated Fat
-82.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1303%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.5%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 15.24g | 23.65g |
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| Fats | 2.37g | 14.95g |
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| Calories | 86kcal | 236kcal |
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| Calcium | 25mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 309mg | 277mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 363mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 2.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.029mg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 32.6µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 37IU | 3787IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 12µg | 1137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.278mg | 4.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.31µg | 2.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 0.719mg | 1.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 1.335mg | 1.922mg |
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| Lysine | 1.561mg | 2.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 0.923mg |
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| Valine | 0.8mg | 1.218mg |
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| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0.696mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 161mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.542g | 3.023g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | 0.108g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0.095g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.657g | 9.218g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 1.214g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| 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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.481g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel 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 ($)