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Milkfish vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milkfish and Yellowtail?

  • Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Yellowtail is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Milkfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% more.
  • Milkfish has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Yellowtail. While Milkfish has 0.488mg of Vitamin B6, Yellowtail has only 0.185mg.

We used Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Iron +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Iron +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201

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 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.718
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.718

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Equal in Water - 67.33
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Yellowtail
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 26.32g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 8.63g 6.72g Milkfish
Calories 190kcal 187kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 29mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 208mg 201mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 92mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 1.05mg 0.67mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.026mg 0.019mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 109IU 104IU Milkfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 31µg Milkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.051mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.681mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.185mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 4µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 1.25µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.154mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.139mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.417mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.779mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.356mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.775mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 67mg 71mg Milkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.