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Flatfish vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flatfish and Bass?

  • Flatfish is higher in Phosphorus, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bass's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 129% more.
  • Bass contains 4 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, while Bass contains 88mg.

We used Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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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Bass
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
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 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.6%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bass
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Equal in Water - 73.36
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flatfish Bass
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 Bass Opinion
Protein 15.24g 22.73g Bass
Fats 2.37g 2.99g Bass
Calories 86kcal 124kcal Bass
Calcium 25mg 19mg Flatfish
Iron 0.23mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 22mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 309mg 254mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 328mg Bass
Sodium 363mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 0.39mg 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.023mg 0.04mg Bass
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 37IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.037mg Bass
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 2.558mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 6µg 10µg Bass
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.719mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.335mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.561mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.56mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.887mg Bass
Valine 0.8mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.374mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 56mg 103mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Bass
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.65g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.005g Bass
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 Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bass
Bass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bass
Bass 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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.