Mullet fish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mullet fish and butterfish?
- Mullet fish is higher in vitamin B6, iron, and copper, yet butterfish is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Butterfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 66% more.
- Mullet fish has 2 times more iron than butterfish. While mullet fish has 1.41mg of iron, butterfish has only 0.64mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mullet fish is lower.
We used Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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 IronIron | +120.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +632% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.81 g
Fats:
4.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.52 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.5% |
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Carbs
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Water
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Other
~0.74g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.83µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 0.346mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 244mg | 308mg | 9% |
| Fats | 4.86g | 10.28g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.192mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.917g | 6% | |
| Protein | 24.81g | 22.15g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.382g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.3mg | 5.769mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 0.99mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 481mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.088mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.143mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.016mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.278mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.968mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.278mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.73mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.092g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 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.