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Snapper vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Snapper and Croaker

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Croaker has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 58% more than Croaker.
  • Snapper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Croaker. While Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, Croaker contains only 0.26mg.
  • 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, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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.
Snapper
Snapper
4
:
6
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.3%
Contains more Iron +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +370.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217

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.
Snapper
Snapper
5
:
4
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
2
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.3%
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Fats +636.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +396.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 26.3g 18.2g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 128kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 40mg 32mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.86mg Croaker
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 201mg 217mg Croaker
Potassium 522mg 340mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 348mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.52mg Croaker
Copper 0.046mg 0.065mg Croaker
Manganese 0.017mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 49µg 38.8µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 75IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 23µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.26mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.1µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.208mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.788mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.847mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.48mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.571mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.525mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.742mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.947mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.525mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 84mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.476g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.089g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
53%
Snapper
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker 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 ($)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.