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Milkfish vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milkfish and Grouper fish

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Grouper fish has more Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Milkfish is 108% higher.
  • Grouper fish has 22 times less Vitamin B3 than Milkfish. Milkfish has 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, while Grouper fish has 0.381mg.
  • Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, 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.
Contains more Calcium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Iron +178%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.045
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Iron +178%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.045

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2066.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2066.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +563.8%
Contains more Other +384%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.84
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +563.8%
Contains more Other +384%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.84

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Grouper fish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Milkfish Grouper fish Opinion
Protein 26.32g 24.84g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 1.3g Milkfish
Calories 190kcal 118kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 21mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 143mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 475mg Grouper fish
Sodium 92mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.045mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.012mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 109IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.006mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 0.381mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.35mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 10µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 0.69µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.278mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.089mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.145mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 2.019mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.282mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.735mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.97mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.28mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.731mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Grouper fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish Grouper fish
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
64%
Milkfish
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/nutrients
  2. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.