Milkfish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkfish and eel different?
- Milkfish is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B5, while eel is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Eel covers your daily need for vitamin A 123% more than milkfish.
- Milkfish contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than eel. Milkfish contains 0.488mg of Vitamin B6, while eel contains 0.077mg.
- Milkfish is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3374.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1043.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.2% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| 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
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| Calories | 190kcal | 236kcal |
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| Protein | 26.32g | 23.65g |
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| Fats | 8.63g | 14.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 161mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 374mg | 349mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 208mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 3787IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 1137µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 4.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 2.89µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.922mg |
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| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.923mg |
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| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.218mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.696mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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.