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Mullet fish vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mullet fish and catfish

  • Mullet fish has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, copper, and vitamin B1, while catfish have more vitamin B12.
  • Catfish' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
  • Catfish contain 5 times less iron than mullet fish. Mullet fish contains 1.41mg of iron, while catfish contain 0.28mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +403.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +372.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~247mg

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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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 0% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1012%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.811mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~74.65g
~equal in Other ~-0.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish Catfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Catfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.78µg 105%
Selenium 46.8µg 9.9µg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.177mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 2.548mg 23%
Iron 1.41mg 0.28mg 14%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Protein 24.81g 18.44g 13%
Copper 0.141mg 0.039mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.024mg 6%
Vitamin A 42µg 1µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 3.115g 4%
Fats 4.86g 7.19g 4%
Potassium 458mg 366mg 3%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.58mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 1.354g 3%
Calcium 31mg 9mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 71mg 119mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.811mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.431g 1.586g 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Cholesterol 63mg 66mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Folate 10µg 12µg 1%
Calories 150kcal 144kcal 0%
Phosphorus 244mg 247mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.018mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.063g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 0.833mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0.82mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 1.396mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 1.677mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.539mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.735mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 0.894mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.404mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.069g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish Catfish
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
30%
Mullet fish
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.