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Snapper vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Snapper and Milkfish

  • Snapper has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Snapper is 60% higher.
  • Snapper is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Copper ~0.044mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~208mg

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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~109IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.488mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.27µg
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +401.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.5%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Milkfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Milkfish Opinion
Calories 128kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 26.3g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.72g 8.63g Milkfish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 67mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 40mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 522mg 374mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.41mg Milkfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.044mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 201mg 208mg Milkfish
Sodium 57mg 92mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 109IU Snapper
Vitamin A 35µg 33µg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 49µg 16.2µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.016mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.069mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 3.27µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 18µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.365g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.153mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.137mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.415mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.778mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.355mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.774mg 0.775mg Milkfish
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 Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.