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Grouper fish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between grouper fish and flatfish

  • Grouper fish has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, and potassium, while flatfish has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Flatfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
  • Flatfish contains 5 times less iron than grouper fish. Grouper fish contains 1.14mg of iron, while flatfish contains 0.23mg.
  • The amount of sodium in grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.1%
Contains more IronIron +395.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%

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% 17% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 4% 15% 53% 6.5% 5.8% 24% 14% 27% 164% 0.25% 4.5% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63%
Contains more FatsFats +82.3%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +156%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.542 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.459 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.9%

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 Flatfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Flatfish DV% diff.
Selenium 46.8µg 32.6µg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.31µg 26%
Phosphorus 143mg 309mg 24%
Protein 24.84g 15.24g 19%
Vitamin D 3.5µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.115mg 18%
Vitamin D 139IU 17%
Choline 79.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.227mg 13%
Sodium 53mg 363mg 13%
Iron 1.14mg 0.23mg 11%
Potassium 475mg 197mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.278mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.026mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.77mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin A 50µg 12µg 4%
Cholesterol 47mg 56mg 3%
Calories 118kcal 86kcal 2%
Fats 1.3g 2.37g 2%
Copper 0.045mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.025mg 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.39mg 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.299g 0.542g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.268g 0.657g 1%
Calcium 21mg 25mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.014g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.459g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.197mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.719mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.754mg 0%
Leucine 2.019mg 1.335mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.561mg 0%
Methionine 0.735mg 0.56mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.624mg 0%
Valine 1.28mg 0.8mg 0%
Histidine 0.731mg 0.374mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.168g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Flatfish
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
21%
Grouper fish
28%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.243g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.