Tilapia vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tilapia and eel different?
- Tilapia is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, and copper, while eel is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Eel covers your daily need for vitamin A, 126% more than tilapia.
- Tilapia contains 7 times more selenium than eel. Tilapia contains 54.4µg of selenium, while eel contains 8.3µg.
- Tilapia is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +555.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +407.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +464.2% |
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Protein
~23.65g
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Carbs
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Other
~2.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +865.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.3% |
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 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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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1137µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 54.4µg | 8.3µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 2.89µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 161mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 9.218g | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Fats | 2.65g | 14.95g | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.08mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 277mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 3.023g | 9% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.28mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.183mg | 8% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 23.65g | 5% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 236kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 1.214g | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 4.487mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 349mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.095g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 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
41%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilapia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.