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Milkfish vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkfish and Croaker

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Croaker has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Milkfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than Croaker.
  • Milkfish contains 2 times more Zinc than Croaker. While Milkfish contains 1.05mg of Zinc, Croaker contains only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more IronIron +109.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~217mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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 0% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.76g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Croaker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Milkfish Croaker Opinion
Calories 190kcal 221kcal Croaker
Protein 26.32g 18.2g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 12.67g Croaker
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Cholesterol 67mg 84mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Croaker
Calcium 65mg 32mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 340mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.86mg Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Copper 0.044mg 0.065mg Croaker
Zinc 1.05mg 0.52mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 217mg Croaker
Sodium 92mg 348mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 109IU 75IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 33µg 23µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 16.2µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 4.3mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.26mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 2.1µg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 34µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.208mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.788mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.847mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.48mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.571mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.525mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.742mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 0.947mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.525mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish Croaker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Milkfish
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.