Scup vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are scup and eels different?
- Scup is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, eels are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for eels is 74% higher.
- Scup contains 6 times more selenium than eels. While scup contains 46.8µg of selenium, eels contain only 8.3µg.
- Scup has less cholesterol.
Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3567.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.1% |
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Protein
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1137µg | 123% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 8.3µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.62µg | 2.89µg | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 161mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.077mg | 21% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 14.95g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 14% | |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 2.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.28mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 277mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.122mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 236kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.994mg | 4.487mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.21g | 23.65g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 349mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.061mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.115mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.967mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.716mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.945mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.247mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.713mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scup is relatively richer in minerals
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.