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Tilapia vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tilapia and Mullet fish different?

  • Tilapia is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Tilapia covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 67% more than Mullet fish.

Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
4
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6
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.6%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +114.6%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
4
:
8
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin B12 +644%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +644%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
2
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52
Equal in Other - -0.19
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52
Equal in Other - -0.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
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2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilapia Mullet fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 26.15g 24.81g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 4.86g Mullet fish
Calories 128kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 14mg 31mg Mullet fish
Iron 0.69mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 34mg 33mg Tilapia
Phosphorus 204mg 244mg Mullet fish
Potassium 380mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 56mg 71mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.075mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.037mg 0.022mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 6µg 10µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 0.25µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.156mg 1.088mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.143mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 2.016mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 2.278mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.734mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.968mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.278mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 57mg 63mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 1.431g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.917g Mullet fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia Mullet fish
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
47%
Tilapia
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/nutrients
  2. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.