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Grouper fish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grouper fish and Snapper

  • Grouper fish has more Iron, however, Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Snapper is 117% higher.
  • Snapper has 5 times less Iron than Grouper fish. Grouper fish has 1.14mg of Iron, while Snapper has 0.24mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg
~equal in Selenium ~49µg

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%
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +407.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more OtherOther +226%
~equal in Protein ~26.3g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.35g

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
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.9%

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 Snapper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
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 Snapper Opinion
Calories 118kcal 128kcal Snapper
Protein 24.84g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 1.3g 1.72g Snapper
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 21mg 40mg Snapper
Potassium 475mg 522mg Snapper
Iron 1.14mg 0.24mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.046mg Snapper
Zinc 0.51mg 0.44mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 201mg Snapper
Sodium 53mg 57mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 115IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 35µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.017mg Snapper
Selenium 46.8µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.053mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.004mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.346mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.46mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 3.5µg Snapper
Folate 10µg 6µg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.365g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.588g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.089mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 2.019mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.282mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.735mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.28mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.731mg 0.774mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.022g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Snapper
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
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (47 mg)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.