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Ling fish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ling fish and Snapper

  • Ling fish has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Snapper covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 119% more than Ling fish.
  • Snapper has 58 times less Vitamin B2 than Ling fish. Ling fish has 0.231mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper has 0.004mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, 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.
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +245.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
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%
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% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +109.8%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Water - 70.35
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +109.8%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Water - 70.35

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 Snapper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Snapper Opinion
Protein 24.35g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 0.82g 1.72g Snapper
Calories 111kcal 128kcal Snapper
Calcium 44mg 40mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.24mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 201mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 173mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 1mg 0.44mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.046mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.017mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 115IU
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 35µg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.053mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.004mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 0.346mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 8µg 6µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 3.5µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.067mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.979mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.236mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.721mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.254mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.717mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 51mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.