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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +345% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +592.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1158.3% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
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Water
~74.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 2.6µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.13mg | 33% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 0.587g | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 23.48g | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 1.69g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 285mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 1.67mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 116kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.283g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.235g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
51%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)