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Milkfish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between milkfish and snapper

  • Milkfish has more vitamin B3 and zinc; however, snapper has more selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for snapper is 60% higher.
  • Snapper has 24 times less vitamin B3 than milkfish. Milkfish has 8.256mg of vitamin B3, while snapper has 0.346mg.
  • Snapper is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, 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.
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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~201mg

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~35µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.5µg
~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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +401.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.3g
~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 Snapper
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 Snapper DV% diff.
Selenium 16.2µg 49µg 60%
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 0.346mg 49%
Fats 8.63g 1.72g 11%
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 3.5µg 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 47mg 7%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.44mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.004mg 5%
Potassium 374mg 522mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 4%
Calories 190kcal 128kcal 3%
Folate 18µg 6µg 3%
Calcium 65mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.053mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.365g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.46mg 2%
Sodium 92mg 57mg 2%
Iron 0.41mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Phosphorus 208mg 201mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 1%
Protein 26.32g 26.3g 0%
Magnesium 38mg 37mg 0%
Copper 0.044mg 0.046mg 0%
Vitamin A 33µg 35µg 0%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.294mg 0%
Threonine 1.154mg 1.153mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.212mg 0%
Leucine 2.139mg 2.137mg 0%
Lysine 2.417mg 2.415mg 0%
Methionine 0.779mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 1.027mg 0%
Valine 1.356mg 1.355mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish Snapper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
59%
Milkfish
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.