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Haddock vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Haddock and Eel

  • Haddock has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 124% more than Haddock.
  • Eel has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Haddock. Haddock has 0.327mg of Vitamin B6, while Eel has 0.077mg.
  • Eel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, 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.
Haddock
Haddock
3
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6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Selenium +281.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Potassium - 349
Haddock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 8% 19% 120% 31% 35% 11% 9% 2% 173%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Selenium +281.9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Potassium - 349

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.
Haddock
Haddock
6
:
6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6008.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.487
Haddock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 11% 18% 0% 6% 16% 78% 30% 76% 10% 267% 1%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6008.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.487

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Haddock
Haddock
1
:
3
Eel
Eel
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +2618.2%
Equal in Other - 2.09
Haddock
20% 80%
Protein: 19.99 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.65 g
Other: 0 g
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Fats +2618.2%
Equal in Other - 2.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Haddock
Haddock
1
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2
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12356.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.1%
Haddock
29% 19% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.204 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12356.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Haddock Eel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Haddock Eel Opinion
Protein 19.99g 23.65g Eel
Fats 0.55g 14.95g Eel
Calories 90kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 14mg 26mg Eel
Iron 0.21mg 0.64mg Eel
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 278mg 277mg Haddock
Potassium 351mg 349mg Haddock
Sodium 261mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.4mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.026mg 0.029mg Eel
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 31.7µg 8.3µg Haddock
Vitamin A 62IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 0.55mg Haddock
Vitamin D 23IU Haddock
Vitamin D 0.6µg Haddock
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.051mg Haddock
Vitamin B3 4.119mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.494mg 0.28mg Haddock
Vitamin B6 0.327mg 0.077mg Haddock
Folate 13µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 2.89µg Eel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Haddock
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 1.015mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.067mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.882mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 2.126mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.686mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 1.193mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.682mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 66mg 161mg Haddock
Trans Fat 0.005g Eel
Saturated Fat 0.111g 3.023g Haddock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.109g 0.081g Haddock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.051g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.204g 1.214g Eel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Haddock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Haddock Eel
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
43%
Haddock
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Haddock
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.912g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $16)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Haddock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174198/nutrients
  2. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.