Smelt vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smelt and drum fish
- Smelt has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, drum fish is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat.
- Smelt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 69% more than drum fish.
- Drum fish contains 3 times less selenium than smelt. Smelt contains 46.8µg of selenium, while drum fish contains 16.2µg.
- Smelt has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 ZincZinc | +149.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.9% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +504% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.9% |
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Protein
~22.49g
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Carbs
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Water
~70.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 2.31µg | 69% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.346mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.297mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.85mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 231mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 2.862mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.207mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 2.807g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 59µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 6.32g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 1.434g | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 1.479g | 2% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 153kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 353mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 22.49g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 77mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.897mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.828mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 2.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.878mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 1.159mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.662mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.368g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.185g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)