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Gefilte fish vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gefilte fish and catfish

  • Gefilte fish has more iron and copper; however, catfish are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Catfish cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 81% more than gefilte fish.
  • Catfish contain 9 times less iron than gefilte fish. Gefilte fish contains 2.48mg of iron, while catfish contain 0.28mg.
  • Catfish have less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +785.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +305.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
~equal in Selenium ~9.9µg

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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
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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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +231%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-614.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.3%
Contains more FatsFats +315.6%
~equal in Water ~74.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +278%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Catfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.78µg 81%
Iron 2.48mg 0.28mg 28%
Phosphorus 73mg 247mg 25%
Protein 9.07g 18.44g 19%
Sodium 524mg 119mg 18%
Copper 0.195mg 0.039mg 17%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Cholesterol 30mg 66mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.811mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.548mg 10%
Fats 1.73g 7.19g 8%
Potassium 91mg 366mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.177mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 1.354g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.824g 3.115g 6%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.412g 1.586g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.024mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 84kcal 144kcal 3%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 1µg 3%
Carbs 7.41g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.58mg 2%
Manganese 0.073mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Selenium 10.5µg 9.9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Calcium 23mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 7.41g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.488mg 0.833mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0.82mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 1.396mg 0%
Lysine 0.842mg 1.677mg 0%
Methionine 0.255mg 0.539mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.735mg 0%
Valine 0.548mg 0.894mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.069g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish Catfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Gefilte fish
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.