Mahimahi vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mahimahi and catfish different?
- Mahimahi is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron; however, catfish are richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for catfish is 87% higher.
- Mahimahi contains 5 times more iron than catfish. While mahimahi contains 1.45mg of iron, catfish contain only 0.28mg.
- Catfish have less cholesterol.
Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +417.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
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 | +6100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +302.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1585.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +698.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1909.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541.7% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 2.78µg | 87% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 9.9µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.429mg | 2.548mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.177mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 0.28mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 23.72g | 18.44g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 7.19g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 247mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1.354g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 62µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.241g | 1.586g | 6% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 366mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.811mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 119mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.04mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.093mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.928mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.178mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.702mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.926mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.222mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.698mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.026g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.113g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.345g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mahimahi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)