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Ling fish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ling fish and Eel

  • Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 122% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 6 times more Selenium than Eel. Ling fish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Eel contains 8.3µg.
  • Ling fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
6
:
4
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Copper +386.2%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Copper +386.2%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Equal in Phosphorus - 277
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.6%
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%
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 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Fats +1723.2%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +24.6%
Contains more Fats +1723.2%
Contains more Other +120%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

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 Eel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ling fish Eel Opinion
Protein 24.35g 23.65g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 14.95g Eel
Calories 111kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 44mg 26mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.64mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 26mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 486mg 349mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 1mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.141mg 0.029mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.051mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.28mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.077mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.265mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.037mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.09mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.922mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.171mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.7mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.923mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.218mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.696mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 161mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.023g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish 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
28%
Ling fish
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.