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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3990.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
~equal in Sodium ~71mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1488%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-894.7%
Contains more FatsFats +56.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.81g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
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23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 124kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Protein 22.6g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 3.1g 4.86g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 90mg 63mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Smelt
Calcium 77mg 31mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 458mg Mullet fish
Iron 1.15mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.178mg 0.141mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.88mg Smelt
Phosphorus 295mg 244mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 71mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 58IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 17µg 42µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.9mg 0.022mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
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
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 0.25µg Smelt
Folate 5µg 10µg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.431g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.917g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.18g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.148g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
50%
Smelt
29%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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?
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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. 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.