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Snapper vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Snapper and Yellowtail?

  • Snapper is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • Snapper has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Yellowtail. While Snapper has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, Yellowtail has only 0.185mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snapper is lower.

We used Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2419.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104
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%
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2419.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +290.7%
Equal in Water - 67.33
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +290.7%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Yellowtail
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 26.3g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 1.72g 6.72g Yellowtail
Calories 128kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 40mg 29mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 201mg
Potassium 522mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 57mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.44mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.046mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.017mg 0.019mg Yellowtail
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 104IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 31µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.051mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.681mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.185mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 4µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.25µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.153mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.137mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.415mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.778mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.355mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.774mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 47mg 71mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.