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Scup vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Scup and Butterfish

  • Scup contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Butterfish.
  • Butterfish has 2 times less Calcium than Scup. Scup has 51mg of Calcium, while Butterfish has 28mg.
  • Scup is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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 +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Scup
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +423%
Contains more Fats +193.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Other +423%
Contains more Fats +193.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scup Butterfish Opinion
Protein 24.21g 22.15g Scup
Fats 3.5g 10.28g Butterfish
Calories 135kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 51mg 28mg Scup
Iron 0.68mg 0.64mg Scup
Magnesium 29mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 237mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 368mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 54mg 114mg Scup
Zinc 0.62mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.065mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.045mg 0.019mg Scup
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.248mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 0.971mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 1.021mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.801mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 2.035mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.656mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.865mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 1.141mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.652mg Scup
Cholesterol 67mg 83mg Scup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scup Butterfish
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
42%
Scup
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 ($)

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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.