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Sablefish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sablefish and Flatfish?

  • Sablefish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Flatfish is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Sablefish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
  • Flatfish contains 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Sablefish. Sablefish contains 102µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Flatfish contains 12µg.
  • Flatfish has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +613%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +613%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.31
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 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +727.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +727.8%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Contains more Other +276.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1472%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Flatfish Opinion
Protein 17.19g 15.24g Sablefish
Fats 19.62g 2.37g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 86kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 25mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.23mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 22mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 459mg 197mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 363mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Sablefish
Copper 0.028mg 0.023mg Sablefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.017mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 32.6µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 37IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 12µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.026mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.025mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 1.278mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.227mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 6µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.31µg Sablefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.197mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.754mg 0.719mg Sablefish
Isoleucine 0.792mg 0.754mg Sablefish
Leucine 1.397mg 1.335mg Sablefish
Lysine 1.579mg 1.561mg Sablefish
Methionine 0.509mg 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.624mg Sablefish
Valine 0.886mg 0.8mg Sablefish
Histidine 0.506mg 0.374mg Sablefish
Cholesterol 63mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.132g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.168g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.034g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 0.657g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.459g Sablefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Flatfish
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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
43%
Flatfish

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 - 291mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.557g)
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 ($)

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.