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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.
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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +142.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +149%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +909.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.346mg
~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
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 WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more FatsFats +477.7%
Contains more OtherOther +486%
~equal in Protein ~24.47g
~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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +854.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Whitefish Opinion
Calories 118kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 24.84g 24.47g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 7.51g Whitefish
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 21mg 33mg Whitefish
Potassium 475mg 406mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 0.47mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.51mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 143mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 53mg 65mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 131IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 39µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.96µg Whitefish
Folate 10µg 17µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 1.162g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.755g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Whitefish
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
33%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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.