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Flatfish vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flatfish and Sablefish?

  • Flatfish is higher in Phosphorus, however, Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sablefish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Sablefish contains 5 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, while Sablefish contains 72mg.

We used Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +613%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +613%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44
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 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +727.8%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +727.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.4%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Sablefish Opinion
Protein 15.24g 17.19g Sablefish
Fats 2.37g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 86kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 25mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.23mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 22mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 309mg 215mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 363mg 72mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Sablefish
Copper 0.023mg 0.028mg Sablefish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Sablefish
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 37IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 6µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.193mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg 0.754mg Sablefish
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.792mg Sablefish
Leucine 1.335mg 1.397mg Sablefish
Lysine 1.561mg 1.579mg Sablefish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.509mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.671mg Sablefish
Valine 0.8mg 0.886mg Sablefish
Histidine 0.374mg 0.506mg Sablefish
Cholesterol 56mg 63mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Sablefish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 4.099g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 2.618g Sablefish
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 Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.557g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.