Flatfish vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between flatfish and tilapia
- Flatfish has more phosphorus, while tilapia has more selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, iron, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Tilapia's daily need coverage for selenium is 40% higher.
- Tilapia contains 6 times less sodium than flatfish. Flatfish contains 363mg of sodium, while tilapia contains 56mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilapia, 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 CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-428.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.6µg | 54.4µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.31µg | 1.86µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.278mg | 4.745mg | 22% |
| Protein | 15.24g | 26.15g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 204mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 0.664mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 380mg | 5% |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 51.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 128kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.955g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 3.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 150IU | 1% |
| Fats | 2.37g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 0.79mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.719mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.335mg | 2.04mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.561mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.8mg | 1.28mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
28%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)