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Tilefish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tilefish and eel different?

  • Tilefish is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for tilefish is 79% higher.
  • Tilefish contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than eel. While tilefish contains 0.3mg of vitamin B6, eel contains only 0.077mg.
  • Tilefish has less cholesterol.

Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +520.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +218.8%
Contains more OtherOther +260.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.65g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +592%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.214g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Eel DV% diff.
Vitamin A 21µg 1137µg 124%
Selenium 51.5µg 8.3µg 79%
Cholesterol 64mg 161mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 9.218g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.077mg 17%
Fats 4.69g 14.95g 16%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.89µg 16%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.08mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.28mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.051mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.868g 3.023g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 4.487mg 6%
Phosphorus 236mg 277mg 6%
Potassium 512mg 349mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.183mg 4%
Calories 147kcal 236kcal 4%
Iron 0.31mg 0.64mg 4%
Copper 0.052mg 0.029mg 3%
Protein 24.49g 23.65g 2%
Magnesium 33mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sodium 59mg 65mg 0%
Folate 17µg 17µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 1.214g 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 1.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.922mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 2.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.923mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 1.218mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.108g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.095g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Eel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
46%
Tilefish
72%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.155g)
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 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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.