Milkfish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between milkfish and whiting
- Milkfish has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, whiting is higher in selenium and phosphorus.
- Whiting covers your daily selenium needs 45% more than milkfish.
- Whiting contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than milkfish. Milkfish contains 8.256mg of vitamin B3, while whiting contains 1.67mg.
- Milkfish has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.7% |
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 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +394.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1916.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 41.1µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 1.67mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 2.6µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.18mg | 24% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.25mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 1.69g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 285mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 23.48g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
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.