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Flatfish vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flatfish and Lingcod different?

  • Flatfish has more Phosphorus, however, Lingcod is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lingcod covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 118% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish has 5 times more Sodium than Lingcod. Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, while Lingcod has 76mg.

Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
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% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.8%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Equal in Water - 75.68
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Equal in Water - 75.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Lingcod Opinion
Protein 15.24g 22.64g Lingcod
Fats 2.37g 1.36g Flatfish
Calories 86kcal 109kcal Lingcod
Calcium 25mg 18mg Flatfish
Iron 0.23mg 0.41mg Lingcod
Magnesium 22mg 33mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 309mg 258mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 560mg Lingcod
Sodium 363mg 76mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.39mg 0.58mg Lingcod
Copper 0.023mg 0.035mg Lingcod
Manganese 0.017mg 0.026mg Lingcod
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Lingcod
Vitamin A 37IU 58IU Lingcod
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 17µg Lingcod
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.035mg Lingcod
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.139mg Lingcod
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 2.314mg Lingcod
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.346mg Lingcod
Folate 6µg 10µg Lingcod
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 4.15µg Lingcod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.254mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.719mg 0.993mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.043mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.335mg 1.84mg Lingcod
Lysine 1.561mg 2.079mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.56mg 0.67mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.884mg Lingcod
Valine 0.8mg 1.166mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.374mg 0.667mg Lingcod
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Lingcod
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.255g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.13g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.133g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.018g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.447g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.383g Flatfish
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 Lingcod
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
62%
Lingcod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
50%
Lingcod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lingcod
Lingcod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lingcod
Lingcod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.