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Mahimahi vs. Eel raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mahimahi and eel raw different?

  • Mahimahi is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and iron; however, eel raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for eel raw is 96% higher.
  • Mahimahi contains 7 times more selenium than eel raw. While mahimahi contains 46.8µg of selenium, eel raw contains only 6.5µg.
  • Mahimahi has less cholesterol.

Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 6% 24% 19% 7.7% 44% 93% 6.7% 4.6% 35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +620%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 348% 80% 350% 38% 9.2% 66% 14% 15% 375% 0% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +589.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1582.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +334.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
18% 12% 68%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +153.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1195.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.358 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.947 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4538.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.8%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Eel raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 932IU 117%
Vitamin D 23.3µg 117%
Vitamin A 62µg 1043µg 109%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 3µg 96%
Selenium 46.8µg 6.5µg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.067mg 30%
Vitamin E 4mg 27%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 3.5mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 7.19g 18%
Fats 0.9g 11.66g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.24mg 13%
Iron 1.45mg 0.5mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Protein 23.72g 18.44g 11%
Cholesterol 94mg 126mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.241g 2.358g 10%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.62mg 9%
Potassium 533mg 272mg 8%
Phosphorus 183mg 216mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.947g 5%
Calories 109kcal 184kcal 4%
Magnesium 38mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.04mg 3%
Sodium 113mg 51mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.023mg 3%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.035mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.207mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 0.809mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 0.85mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 1.499mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 1.694mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.546mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.72mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.543mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.084g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Eel raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Mahimahi
104%
Eel raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
25%
Eel raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.117g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel raw
Eel raw contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel raw
Eel raw 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 ($)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174193/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.