Shad vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shad and Butterfish?
- Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Shad has 2 times more Calcium than Butterfish. Shad has 60mg of Calcium, while Butterfish has 28mg.
We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Iron
+93.8%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-43%
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Copper
+18.8%
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Manganese
+184.2%
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Zinc
+110.6%
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Iron
+93.8%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-43%
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Copper
+18.8%
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Manganese
+184.2%
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Zinc
+110.6%
Equal in Potassium - 481
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.
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Vitamin A
+10.1%
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Vitamin B1
+25.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.4%
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Vitamin B3
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+33.5%
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Vitamin B12
+1207.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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Vitamin A
+10.1%
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Vitamin B1
+25.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.4%
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Vitamin B3
+86.7%
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Vitamin B6
+33.5%
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Vitamin B12
+1207.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+71.7%
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Other
+91.9%
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Water
+12.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
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Fats
+71.7%
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+91.9%
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Water
+12.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
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 Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.71g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 10.28g |
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| Calories | 252kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.83µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 83mg |
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| 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
43%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 ($)