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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, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +386.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
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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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +344.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Eel
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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 WaterWater +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1723.2%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Calories 111kcal 236kcal Eel
Protein 24.35g 23.65g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 14.95g Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Cholesterol 51mg 161mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 26mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 26mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 349mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.64mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.029mg Ling fish
Zinc 1mg 2.08mg Eel
Phosphorus 254mg 277mg Eel
Sodium 173mg 65mg Eel
Vitamin A 115IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A 35µg 1137µg Eel
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Ling fish
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
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 2.89µg Eel
Folate 8µg 17µg Eel
Saturated Fat 3.023g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Eel
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
26%
Ling fish
60%
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.