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Smelt vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Smelt and Mullet fish?

  • Smelt is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 155% higher.
  • Smelt has 41 times more Manganese than Mullet fish. Smelt has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Mullet fish has 0.022mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Smelt
Smelt
6
:
3
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +148.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +3990.9%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Equal in Sodium - 71
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +148.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +3990.9%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Equal in Sodium - 71
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.
Smelt
Smelt
2
:
7
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1488%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Smelt
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1488%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
2
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
2
:
1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.1%
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt Mullet fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 22.6g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 3.1g 4.86g Mullet fish
Calories 124kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 77mg 31mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Smelt
Phosphorus 295mg 244mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 77mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 2.12mg 0.88mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.141mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.022mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 58IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.1mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 5µg 10µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 0.25µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.991mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.837mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.076mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.669mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.164mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.665mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 90mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.431g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.148g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.18g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.917g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Mullet fish
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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.852g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet 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?
?
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.