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Ling fish vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ling fish and Drum fish

  • Ling fish has more Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Drum fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Drum fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 69% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish has 3 times more Selenium than Drum fish. While Ling fish has 46.8µg of Selenium, Drum fish has only 16.2µg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
5
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5
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Magnesium +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +2260.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +113.2%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +2260.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231

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
:
6
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.862
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%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.862
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
3
:
1
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Fats +670.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Fats +670.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94

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 Drum fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Drum fish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 22.49g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 6.32g Drum fish
Calories 111kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 44mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.83mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 81mg 38mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 231mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 353mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 1mg 0.85mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.081mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.207mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.346mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.252mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.986mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.036mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.828mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.065mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.666mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.878mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.159mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.662mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 82mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 1.434g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Drum fish
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
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
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 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.