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Smelt vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smelt and Whiting

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Smelt is higher than in Whiting.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 57% more than Whiting.
  • Smelt contains 7 times more Manganese than Whiting. While Smelt contains 0.9mg of Manganese, Whiting contains only 0.13mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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.
Smelt
9
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Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +592.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +592.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.67
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18
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% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.67
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
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Contains more Fats +83.4%
Contains more Other +1158.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +83.4%
Contains more Other +1158.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Whiting Opinion
Protein 22.6g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 3.1g 1.69g Smelt
Calories 124kcal 116kcal Smelt
Calcium 77mg 62mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 0.42mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Smelt
Phosphorus 295mg 285mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 77mg 132mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.53mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.04mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.13mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 41.1µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 128IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 38µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.06mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 1.67mg Smelt
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.25mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.18mg Whiting
Folate 5µg 15µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 2.6µg Smelt
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.263mg Whiting
Threonine 0.991mg 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.837mg 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 2.076mg 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.669mg 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 1.164mg 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.665mg 0.691mg Whiting
Cholesterol 90mg 84mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.235g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.283g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.017g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 0.445g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.587g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.