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Mahimahi vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mahimahi and Eel

  • Mahimahi has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Eel covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 119% more than Mahimahi.
  • Eel has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Mahimahi. Mahimahi has 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Eel has 0.077mg.
  • Mahimahi contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
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Eel
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +82.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +252.5%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%

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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Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +1720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +1720.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +318.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +99%
Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
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 Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +99%
Contains more Fats +1561.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5847.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.4%
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5847.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +475.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Eel Opinion
Protein 23.72g 23.65g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 14.95g Eel
Calories 109kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 19mg 26mg Eel
Iron 1.45mg 0.64mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Mahimahi
Phosphorus 183mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 533mg 349mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.59mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.053mg 0.029mg Mahimahi
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 208IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.051mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 4.487mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.28mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.077mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.265mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 1.037mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.09mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.922mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 2.171mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.7mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.923mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 1.218mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.696mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 94mg 161mg Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.241g 3.023g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.081g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Eel
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
36%
Mahimahi
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.