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Tilefish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tilefish and Butterfish

  • Tilefish has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilefish is 28% higher.
  • Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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.
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Iron +106.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +58%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +119.2%
Contains more Other +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +119.2%
Contains more Other +27.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Butterfish Opinion
Protein 24.49g 22.15g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 10.28g Butterfish
Calories 147kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 26mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 0.31mg 0.64mg Butterfish
Magnesium 33mg 32mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 236mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 512mg 481mg Tilefish
Sodium 59mg 114mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.052mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 51.5µg 46.8µg Tilefish
Vitamin A 69IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.83µg Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.248mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 0.971mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.021mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.801mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 2.035mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.656mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.865mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 1.141mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.652mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 64mg 83mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.868g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Butterfish
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
50%
Tilefish
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 ($)
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.

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.