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Grouper fish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grouper fish and Smelt

  • Grouper fish has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Smelt is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 137% more.
  • Grouper fish contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Grouper fish contains 0.081mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt contains 0.01mg.
  • Grouper fish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7400%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Smelt
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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% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +475.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%
Contains more OtherOther +202%
~equal in Protein ~22.6g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.79g

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
Smelt
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23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +206.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.6%

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 Smelt
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Smelt Opinion
Calories 118kcal 124kcal Smelt
Protein 24.84g 22.6g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 3.1g Smelt
Cholesterol 47mg 90mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Smelt
Calcium 21mg 77mg Smelt
Potassium 475mg 372mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.15mg Smelt
Copper 0.045mg 0.178mg Smelt
Zinc 0.51mg 2.12mg Smelt
Phosphorus 143mg 295mg Smelt
Sodium 53mg 77mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 58IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 17µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.01mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.766mg Smelt
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.17mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 3.97µg Smelt
Folate 10µg 5µg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.579g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.253mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.991mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.041mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.837mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.076mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.669mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.882mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.164mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.665mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.023g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Smelt
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
20%
Grouper fish
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
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 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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.