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Snapper vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Snapper and Grouper fish

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Grouper fish has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Snapper is 117% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, 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.
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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~475mg
~equal in Copper ~0.045mg
~equal in Sodium ~53mg
~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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +407.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more OtherOther +226%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Grouper fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
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 Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 128kcal 118kcal Snapper
Protein 26.3g 24.84g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 1.3g Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 47mg
Magnesium 37mg 37mg
Calcium 40mg 21mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 475mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.046mg 0.045mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.51mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 201mg 143mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 115IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 35µg 50µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.012mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.006mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 0.381mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.35mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 0.69µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 10µg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.299g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.268g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.403g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.278mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.089mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.145mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 2.019mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.282mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.735mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.97mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.28mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.731mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.035g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.213g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.017g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Grouper fish
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
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Snapper
Snapper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (47 mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.