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Tilefish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tilefish and Smelt

  • Tilefish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Smelt has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 61% more than Tilefish.
  • Tilefish contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. While Tilefish contains 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, Smelt contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tilefish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
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%
Smelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.2%
Contains more IronIron +271%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Smelt
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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 0% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
Smelt
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%
Contains more OtherOther +160.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.6g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.79g

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
Smelt
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23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.135 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.135g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Smelt Opinion
Calories 147kcal 124kcal Tilefish
Protein 24.49g 22.6g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 3.1g Tilefish
Cholesterol 64mg 90mg Tilefish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Smelt
Calcium 26mg 77mg Smelt
Potassium 512mg 372mg Tilefish
Iron 0.31mg 1.15mg Smelt
Copper 0.052mg 0.178mg Smelt
Zinc 0.53mg 2.12mg Smelt
Phosphorus 236mg 295mg Smelt
Sodium 59mg 77mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 69IU 58IU Tilefish
Vitamin A 21µg 17µg Tilefish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 51.5µg 46.8µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.01mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.146mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 1.766mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.17mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3.97µg Smelt
Folate 17µg 5µg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.868g 0.579g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g 0.822g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 1.135g Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.253mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 0.991mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.041mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.837mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 2.076mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.669mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.882mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 1.164mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.665mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.536g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.023g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Smelt
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
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt 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 ($)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.