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Milkfish vs. Mullet fish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between milkfish and mullet fish raw?

  • Milkfish is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet mullet fish raw is higher in selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Milkfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 127% more.
  • Milkfish has 2 times more zinc than mullet fish raw. While milkfish has 1.05mg of zinc, mullet fish raw has only 0.52mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mullet fish raw is lower.

We used Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, raw types 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% 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 21% 12% 32% 38% 17% 14% 95% 8.5% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +148.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.3%
~equal in Potassium ~357mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~221mg

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% 11% 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 4% 12% 20% 23% 23% 18% 98% 46% 98% 28% 0.25% 6.8% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1386.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%

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
19% 4% 77%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 3.79 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.01 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more FatsFats +127.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-1713.3%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Mullet fish raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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 Mullet fish raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 0.22µg 127%
Selenium 16.2µg 36.5µg 37%
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 5.2mg 19%
Protein 26.32g 19.35g 14%
Choline 70.2mg 13%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Iron 0.41mg 1.02mg 8%
Fats 8.63g 3.79g 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 49mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.09mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.715g 5%
Saturated fat 1.116g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.425mg 5%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.52mg 5%
Calories 190kcal 117kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.078g 3%
Phosphorus 208mg 221mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.76mg 2%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Calcium 65mg 41mg 2%
Magnesium 38mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Sodium 92mg 65mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.08mg 1%
Copper 0.044mg 0.051mg 1%
Potassium 374mg 357mg 1%
Vitamin A 33µg 37µg 0%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 1.154mg 0.848mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.892mg 0%
Leucine 2.139mg 1.573mg 0%
Lysine 2.417mg 1.777mg 0%
Methionine 0.779mg 0.573mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.356mg 0.997mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.57mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.108g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkfish Mullet fish 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
59%
Milkfish
32%
Mullet fish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
44%
Mullet fish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish raw
Mullet fish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish raw
Mullet fish raw contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.116g)
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. Mullet fish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175123/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.