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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.
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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
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.
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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.9%
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%
~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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +336.6%
Contains more OtherOther +79.8%
~equal in Protein ~24.47g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.09g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
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.
Snapper Whitefish
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Whitefish Opinion
Calories 128kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 26.3g 24.47g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 7.51g Whitefish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 40mg 33mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 406mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Copper 0.046mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.44mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 201mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 57mg 65mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 35µg 39µg Whitefish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 49µg 16.2µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.346mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 0.96µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.162g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.274mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.073mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.128mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.989mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.248mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.724mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.955mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.261mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.721mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
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.

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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.