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Flatfish vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flatfish and Mahimahi

  • Flatfish has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Mahimahi is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Mahimahi covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 38% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish has 3 times more Sodium than Mahimahi. While Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, Mahimahi has only 113mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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 Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Iron +530.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.3%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
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% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Iron +530.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.3%
Contains more Copper +130.4%
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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.7%
Equal in Folate - 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 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.7%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Other +225%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Other +225%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Mahimahi Opinion
Protein 15.24g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 2.37g 0.9g Flatfish
Calories 86kcal 109kcal Mahimahi
Calcium 25mg 19mg Flatfish
Iron 0.23mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 309mg 183mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 363mg 113mg Mahimahi
Zinc 0.39mg 0.59mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.023mg 0.053mg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Mahimahi
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 37IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 62µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.023mg Flatfish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.085mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 0.69µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 0.719mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.335mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.561mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.56mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 0.8mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.374mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 56mg 94mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.241g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.113g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.026g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.012g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.155g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.211g 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 Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.301g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.