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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 Calcium +312%
Contains more Iron +569.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +410.3%
Contains more Copper +1573.9%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +312%
Contains more Iron +569.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +410.3%
Contains more Copper +1573.9%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Other +151%
Equal in Water - 81.11
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Contains more Other +151%
Equal in Water - 81.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Sunfish Flatfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunfish Flatfish Opinion
Protein 24.87g 15.24g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 2.37g Flatfish
Calories 114kcal 86kcal Sunfish
Calcium 103mg 25mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 0.23mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 449mg 197mg Sunfish
Sodium 103mg 363mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.39mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.023mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.017mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 58IU 37IU Sunfish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 12µg Sunfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.026mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.025mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 1.278mg Sunfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.227mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.115mg Sunfish
Folate 17µg 6µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.31µg Sunfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.197mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg 0.719mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg 0.754mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.335mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 1.561mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.56mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.624mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 0.8mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.374mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 86mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.178g 0.542g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.034g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 0.459g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunfish Flatfish
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
39%
Sunfish
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.364g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
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 ($)

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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/nutrients
  2. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.