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Smelt vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Smelt and Milkfish

  • Smelt has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% more.
  • Smelt contains 35 times more Manganese than Milkfish. Smelt contains 0.9mg of Manganese, while Milkfish contains 0.026mg.
  • Milkfish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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.
Smelt
8
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Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +304.5%
Contains more Manganese +3361.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +304.5%
Contains more Manganese +3361.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374

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.
Smelt
2
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.1%
Contains more Folate +260%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.1%
Contains more Folate +260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
1
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Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Other +60.3%
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Other +60.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Milkfish Opinion
Protein 22.6g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 3.1g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 124kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 77mg 65mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 0.41mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 295mg 208mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 374mg Milkfish
Sodium 77mg 92mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 1.05mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.044mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.026mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.016mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.069mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 5µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 3.27µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.991mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.837mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.076mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.669mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.164mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.665mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 90mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smelt Milkfish
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
55%
Smelt
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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 ($)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/nutrients
  2. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.