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Flatfish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flatfish and Snapper

  • Flatfish has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Snapper contains 6 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, while Snapper contains 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +165%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.017
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +68.2%
Contains more Potassium +165%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +12.8%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.017

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 B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +72.6%
Contains more Other +27.3%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +72.6%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Snapper Opinion
Protein 15.24g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 2.37g 1.72g Flatfish
Calories 86kcal 128kcal Snapper
Calcium 25mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.23mg 0.24mg Snapper
Magnesium 22mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 309mg 201mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 363mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.39mg 0.44mg Snapper
Copper 0.023mg 0.046mg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.017mg
Selenium 32.6µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 37IU 115IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 35µg Snapper
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.004mg Flatfish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 0.346mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 3.5µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 0.719mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.335mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 1.561mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.56mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 0.8mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.374mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 56mg 47mg Snapper
Trans Fat 0.014g Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.048g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.022g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.322g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.588g Snapper
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 Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in minerals
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.