Grouper fish vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between grouper fish and catfish?
- Grouper fish is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin A, yet catfish are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Catfish' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 87% more.
- Grouper fish has 50 times more vitamin A than catfish. While grouper fish has 50µg of vitamin A, catfish have only 1µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in grouper fish is lower.
We used Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +307.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +302.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.84 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.36 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-278.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +453.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~74.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
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 | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1062.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.78µg | 87% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 9.9µg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 247mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 2.548mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.177mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.84g | 18.44g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.28mg | 11% |
| Fats | 1.3g | 7.19g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.268g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 1.354g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.299g | 1.586g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 119mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 366mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 144kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.811mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.019mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.735mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.731mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.035g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.213g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
21%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.