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Snapper vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Snapper and Butterfish

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 70% more than Butterfish.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snapper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
~equal in Potassium ~481mg
~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.
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1567.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~109IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +497.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~66.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Butterfish Opinion
Calories 128kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Protein 26.3g 22.15g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 10.28g Butterfish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 83mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 32mg Snapper
Calcium 40mg 28mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 481mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.64mg Butterfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.44mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 201mg 308mg Butterfish
Sodium 57mg 114mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 109IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 33µg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.346mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.83µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.365g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.248mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.971mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.021mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.801mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.035mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.656mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.865mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.141mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.652mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Butterfish
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
49%
Snapper
44%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.