Tilapia vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Tilapia and Flatfish
- Tilapia has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Flatfish has more Phosphorus.
- Tilapia's daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% higher.
- Flatfish contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tilapia. Tilapia contains 4.745mg of Vitamin B3, while Flatfish contains 1.278mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Tilapia is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat.
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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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Iron
+200%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Potassium
+92.9%
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Sodium
-84.6%
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Copper
+226.1%
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Manganese
+117.6%
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Selenium
+66.9%
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Calcium
+78.6%
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Phosphorus
+51.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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Iron
+200%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Potassium
+92.9%
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Sodium
-84.6%
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Copper
+226.1%
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Manganese
+117.6%
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Selenium
+66.9%
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Calcium
+78.6%
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Phosphorus
+51.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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 B1
+257.7%
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Vitamin B2
+192%
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Vitamin B3
+271.3%
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Vitamin B5
+192.5%
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Vitamin B12
+42%
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Vitamin K
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.115
Equal in Folate - 6
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Vitamin B1
+257.7%
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Vitamin B2
+192%
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Vitamin B3
+271.3%
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Vitamin B5
+192.5%
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Vitamin B12
+42%
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Vitamin K
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77
Equal in Vitamin D - 3.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.115
Equal in Folate - 6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+71.6%
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Fats
+11.8%
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Water
+13.3%
Equal in Other - 1.28
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Protein
+71.6%
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Fats
+11.8%
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+13.3%
Equal in Other - 1.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.7%
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Saturated Fat
-42.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.7%
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Saturated Fat
-42.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 26.15g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 2.65g | 2.37g |
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| Calories | 128kcal | 86kcal |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 25mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 204mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 380mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 363mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.023mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 54.4µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 150IU | 139IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.115mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 1.28mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.374mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.94g | 0.542g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.955g | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.459g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g |
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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
47%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilapia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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 ($)