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Grouper fish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grouper fish and Eel different?

  • Grouper fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Eel covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 121% more than Grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains 6 times more Selenium than Eel. Grouper fish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Eel contains 8.3µg.
  • Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.7%
Contains more Zinc +307.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Iron +78.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.7%
Contains more Zinc +307.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%

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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Eel
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.7%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2195.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.7%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Other +318%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Other +318%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3339.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.2%
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3339.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Eel Opinion
Protein 24.84g 23.65g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 14.95g Eel
Calories 118kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 21mg 26mg Eel
Iron 1.14mg 0.64mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 475mg 349mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 65mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.045mg 0.029mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.051mg Eel
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.28mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.077mg Grouper fish
Folate 10µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.265mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.037mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.09mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.922mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.171mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.7mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.923mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.218mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.696mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 161mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 3.023g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.081g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Eel
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
22%
Grouper fish
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.724g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
Eel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)
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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.