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Ling fish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Butterfish different?

  • Ling fish is higher in Magnesium, and Copper, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Butterfish is 49% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 3 times more Magnesium than Butterfish. While Ling fish contains 81mg of Magnesium, Butterfish contains only 32mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
7
:
2
Butterfish
Butterfish
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Butterfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
3
:
5
Butterfish
Butterfish
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Butterfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
3
:
1
Butterfish
Butterfish
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Fats +1153.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Butterfish
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Contains more Fats +1153.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Butterfish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 22.15g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 10.28g Butterfish
Calories 111kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 44mg 28mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.64mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 32mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 486mg 481mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 1mg 0.99mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.069mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.019mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 115IU 109IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 33µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.192mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.346mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.248mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.971mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.021mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.801mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.035mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.656mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.865mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.141mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.652mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 83mg Ling fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Butterfish
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
28%
Ling fish
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.