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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 B12, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 7.5% 17% 8.6% 7.7% 11% 132% 47% 2.2% 178%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.2% 15% 105% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.79mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~3.7µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.123mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-428.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 g
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.
Flatfish Tilapia
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Tilapia Opinion
Calories 86kcal 128kcal Tilapia
Protein 15.24g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 2.37g 2.65g Tilapia
Cholesterol 56mg 57mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU 150IU Tilapia
Magnesium 22mg 34mg Tilapia
Calcium 25mg 14mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 380mg Tilapia
Iron 0.23mg 0.69mg Tilapia
Copper 0.023mg 0.075mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Tilapia
Phosphorus 309mg 204mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 56mg Tilapia
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Flatfish
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.5µg 3.7µg Tilapia
Manganese 0.017mg 0.037mg Tilapia
Selenium 32.6µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.073mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.664mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.123mg Tilapia
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 1.86µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.9µg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 6µg
Trans Fat 0.014g Tilapia
Choline 79.9mg 51.3mg Flatfish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.94g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.6g Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.719mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 1.335mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 1.561mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.56mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 0.8mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.374mg 0.585mg Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.005g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.13g Flatfish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.06g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.015g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Tilapia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Flatfish
45%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
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 ($)

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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.