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Grouper fish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Grouper fish and Whitefish

  • Grouper fish has more Selenium, and Iron, however, Whitefish is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Grouper fish covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish contains 2 times less Iron than Grouper fish. Grouper fish contains 1.14mg of Iron, while Whitefish contains 0.47mg.
  • Grouper fish has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, 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.
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +104.4%
Contains more Manganese +616.7%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +142%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +104.4%
Contains more Manganese +616.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Fats +477.7%
Contains more Other +486%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Fats +477.7%
Contains more Other +486%
Equal in Protein - 24.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.6%
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.6%

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 Whitefish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Whitefish Opinion
Protein 24.84g 24.47g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 118kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 21mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 1.14mg 0.47mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 143mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 475mg 406mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 65mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.045mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 131IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 39µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.346mg Grouper fish
Folate 10µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.96µg Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.274mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.073mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.128mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.989mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.248mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.724mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.955mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.261mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.721mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 1.162g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.863g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.