Ling fish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ling fish and flatfish?
- Ling fish is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, flatfish is richer in vitamin B12.
- Flatfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% more.
- Flatfish contains 9 times less vitamin B2 than ling fish. Ling fish contains 0.231mg of vitamin B2, while flatfish contains 0.025mg.
- Ling fish has less sodium.
We used Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +513% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +824% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.7% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.31µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.115mg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.35g | 15.24g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.025mg | 16% |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 22mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 1.278mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 197mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 309mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 363mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.227mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.82g | 2.37g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 2% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 86kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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.