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Smelt vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smelt and Whitefish

  • Smelt has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, while Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 125% more than Whitefish.
  • Smelt contains 10 times more Manganese than Whitefish. While Smelt contains 0.9mg of Manganese, Whitefish contains only 0.086mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +946.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Equal in Potassium - 406
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +946.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Equal in Potassium - 406

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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Other +94%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Fats +142.3%
Contains more Other +94%
Equal in Protein - 24.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.7%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Whitefish Opinion
Protein 22.6g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 3.1g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 124kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 77mg 33mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 0.47mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 295mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 372mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 77mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 2.12mg 1.27mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.092mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.086mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 5µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 0.96µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.991mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.837mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.076mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.669mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.164mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.665mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 90mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.162g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smelt Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.583g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.