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Sablefish vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sablefish and Catfish

  • Sablefish has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Catfish is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Sablefish covers your daily need of Selenium 67% more than Catfish.
  • Sablefish has 102 times more Vitamin A RAE than Catfish. While Sablefish has 102µg of Vitamin A RAE, Catfish has only 1µg.
  • Catfish has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sablefish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Selenium +372.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Selenium +372.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.018

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 A +16800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +16800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.9%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.44
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +172.9%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Catfish Opinion
Protein 17.19g 18.44g Catfish
Fats 19.62g 7.19g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 144kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 9mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.28mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 23mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 247mg Catfish
Potassium 459mg 366mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 119mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.028mg 0.039mg Catfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.018mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 9.9µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 2IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 1µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.024mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.1mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 2.548mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.811mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.177mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 12µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.22mg Catfish
Threonine 0.754mg 0.833mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.792mg 0.82mg Catfish
Leucine 1.397mg 1.396mg Sablefish
Lysine 1.579mg 1.677mg Catfish
Methionine 0.509mg 0.539mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.735mg Catfish
Valine 0.886mg 0.894mg Catfish
Histidine 0.506mg 0.404mg Sablefish
Cholesterol 63mg 66mg Sablefish
Trans Fat 0.063g Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 1.586g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.069g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.02g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.018g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 3.115g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 1.354g Sablefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Catfish
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
41%
Sablefish
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.513g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.