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Pompano vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pompano and eel

  • Pompano is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium, yet eel is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Eel covers your daily vitamin A needs 73% more than pompano.
  • Pompano contains 6 times more selenium than eel. While pompano contains 46.8µg of selenium, eel contains only 8.3µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pompano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg

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 0% 12% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
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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 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3058.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +74.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 36% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.499 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.458 g
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pompano Eel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pompano Eel DV% diff.
Vitamin A 36µg 1137µg 122%
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.89µg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.183mg 41%
Cholesterol 64mg 161mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 3.315g 9.218g 15%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.08mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.28mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.077mg 12%
Phosphorus 341mg 277mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.051mg 8%
Potassium 636mg 349mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.499g 3.023g 7%
Copper 0.078mg 0.029mg 5%
Fats 12.14g 14.95g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.487mg 4%
Calcium 43mg 26mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g 1.214g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Calories 211kcal 236kcal 1%
Manganese 0.025mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 26mg 1%
Protein 23.69g 23.65g 0%
Iron 0.67mg 0.64mg 0%
Sodium 76mg 65mg 0%
Folate 17µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 1.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.092mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.922mg 0%
Lysine 2.175mg 2.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.701mg 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.923mg 0%
Valine 1.22mg 1.218mg 0%
Histidine 0.697mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g 0.108g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g 0.095g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pompano Eel
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
43%
Pompano
72%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pompano
Pompano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.476g)
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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/nutrients
  2. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.