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Lingcod vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lingcod and Flatfish different?

  • Lingcod has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Flatfish is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Lingcod covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 118% more than Flatfish.
  • Lingcod has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Flatfish. Lingcod has 0.139mg of Vitamin B2, while Flatfish has 0.025mg.
  • Lingcod contains less Sodium.

Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat types were used 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 Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.7%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.8%

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 A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 81.11
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 81.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lingcod Flatfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lingcod Flatfish Opinion
Protein 22.64g 15.24g Lingcod
Fats 1.36g 2.37g Flatfish
Calories 109kcal 86kcal Lingcod
Calcium 18mg 25mg Flatfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.23mg Lingcod
Magnesium 33mg 22mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 258mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 560mg 197mg Lingcod
Sodium 76mg 363mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.58mg 0.39mg Lingcod
Copper 0.035mg 0.023mg Lingcod
Manganese 0.026mg 0.017mg Lingcod
Selenium 46.8µg 32.6µg Lingcod
Vitamin A 58IU 37IU Lingcod
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 12µg Lingcod
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.026mg Lingcod
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.025mg Lingcod
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 1.278mg Lingcod
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.227mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.115mg Lingcod
Folate 10µg 6µg Lingcod
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 1.31µg Lingcod
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.197mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.993mg 0.719mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 1.043mg 0.754mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.84mg 1.335mg Lingcod
Lysine 2.079mg 1.561mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.67mg 0.56mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 0.624mg Lingcod
Valine 1.166mg 0.8mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.667mg 0.374mg Lingcod
Cholesterol 67mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Lingcod
Saturated Fat 0.255g 0.542g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 0.459g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lingcod Flatfish
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
62%
Lingcod
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lingcod
Lingcod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lingcod
Lingcod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 ($)

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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/nutrients
  2. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.