Sunfish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sunfish and Butterfish different?
- Sunfish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, however, Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Butterfish is 56% higher.
- Sunfish contains 47 times more Manganese than Butterfish. While Sunfish contains 0.897mg of Manganese, Butterfish contains only 0.019mg.
Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+267.9%
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Iron
+140.6%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Zinc
+101%
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Copper
+458%
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Manganese
+4621.1%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 481
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Calcium
+267.9%
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Iron
+140.6%
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Magnesium
+18.8%
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Zinc
+101%
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Copper
+458%
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Manganese
+4621.1%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Potassium - 481
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+26.2%
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Vitamin A
+87.9%
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Vitamin B1
+58.7%
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Vitamin B2
+125.9%
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Vitamin B3
+294.6%
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Vitamin B6
+150.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+26.2%
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Vitamin A
+87.9%
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Vitamin B1
+58.7%
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Vitamin B2
+125.9%
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Vitamin B3
+294.6%
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Vitamin B6
+150.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.3%
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Water
+10.3%
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Fats
+1042.2%
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Other
+45.1%
Equal in Water - 66.83
Protein:
24.87 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.72 g
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0.51 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
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0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
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+12.3%
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+10.3%
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Fats
+1042.2%
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+45.1%
Equal in Water - 66.83
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.87g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 0.9g | 10.28g |
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| Calories | 114kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 103mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 231mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 449mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 1.99mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 58IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 17µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 1.83µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 2.022mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 2.284mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 83mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.178g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.15g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
39%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.