Sunfish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sunfish and flatfish?
- Sunfish is higher in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, flatfish is richer in selenium and phosphorus.
- Sunfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 42% more.
- Flatfish contains 53 times less manganese than sunfish. Sunfish contains 0.897mg of manganese, while flatfish contains 0.017mg.
- Flatfish has less cholesterol.
We used Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +569.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1573.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5176.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 1.31µg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.023mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.017mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 32.6µg | 30% |
| Protein | 24.87g | 15.24g | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.23mg | 16% |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.99mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.227mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 363mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 309mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 197mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.092mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.178g | 0.542g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 2.37g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.657g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.315g | 0.459g | 1% |
| Calories | 114kcal | 86kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 1.278mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.279mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.146mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.022mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.284mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.971mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.047g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.092g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.042g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 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
36%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 ($)