Snapper vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between snapper and whitefish
- Snapper has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, whitefish is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and copper.
- Snapper covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than whitefish.
- Whitefish contains 3 times less selenium than snapper. Snapper contains 49µg of selenium, while whitefish contains 16.2µg.
- Snapper has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, 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 CalciumCalcium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +202.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +405.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +264.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1011.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +336.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.8% |
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Protein
~24.47g
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Carbs
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Water
~65.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +694.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.5µg | 0.96µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 49µg | 16.2µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.346mg | 3.846mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 346mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.588g | 2.755g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.004mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.72g | 7.51g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.27mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.559g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.092mg | 5% |
| Protein | 26.3g | 24.47g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.365g | 1.162g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 406mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 39µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.294mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.153mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.212mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.137mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.415mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.027mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.355mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.048g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.273g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.022g | 0.209g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.797g)
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.