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Milkfish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Milkfish and Whitefish

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Whitefish is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Milkfish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 96% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Milkfish. Milkfish contains 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, while Whitefish contains 3.846mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, 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 +97%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +230.8%
Equal in Potassium - 406
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +97%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +230.8%
Equal in Potassium - 406
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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 B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
Equal in Water - 65.09

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Whitefish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Whitefish Opinion
Protein 26.32g 24.47g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 7.51g Milkfish
Calories 190kcal 172kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 33mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 208mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 374mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 92mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.05mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.044mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 109IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 3.846mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.346mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 17µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 0.96µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.274mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.073mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.128mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.989mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.248mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.724mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.955mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.261mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.721mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 77mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 1.162g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.162g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.