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Sablefish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sablefish and Eel

  • Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 115% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 6 times more Selenium than Eel. Sablefish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Eel contains 8.3µg.
  • Sablefish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sablefish, 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.
Sablefish
Sablefish
5
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5
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Copper - 0.029
Sablefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +173.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +407.3%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Copper - 0.029

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.
Sablefish
Sablefish
4
:
4
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.7%
Equal in Folate - 17
Sablefish
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1020.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.7%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sablefish
Sablefish
2
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2
Eel
Eel
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Other +514.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31
Sablefish
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Eel
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 Fats +31.2%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Other +514.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sablefish
Sablefish
2
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1
Eel
Eel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Sablefish
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sablefish Eel
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Eel Opinion
Protein 17.19g 23.65g Eel
Fats 19.62g 14.95g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 236kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 26mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 26mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 459mg 349mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.41mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.028mg 0.029mg Eel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 46.8µg 8.3µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.051mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 4.487mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.28mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.077mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.754mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.397mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.579mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.509mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.886mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.506mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 63mg 161mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 3.023g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.081g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.108g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.095g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 9.218g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 1.214g Sablefish

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.076g)
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.

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. 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.