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Whitefish vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whitefish and Burbot

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Burbot has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron.
  • Burbot covers your daily need of Manganese 35% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish contains 17 times more Folate than Burbot. While Whitefish contains 17µg of Folate, Burbot contains only 1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Burbot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, burbot, 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 more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Manganese +943%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Calcium +93.9%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Copper +178.3%
Contains more Manganese +943%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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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Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.92
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +622.1%
Contains more Other +270.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.76
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +622.1%
Contains more Other +270.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1405.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1405.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Burbot Opinion
Protein 24.47g 24.76g Burbot
Fats 7.51g 1.04g Whitefish
Calories 172kcal 115kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 64mg Burbot
Iron 0.47mg 1.15mg Burbot
Magnesium 42mg 41mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 256mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 518mg Burbot
Sodium 65mg 124mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.97mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.256mg Burbot
Manganese 0.086mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 131IU 17IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 5µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.172mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.973mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 1µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.92µg Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.277mg Burbot
Threonine 1.073mg 1.085mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.141mg Burbot
Leucine 1.989mg 2.012mg Burbot
Lysine 2.248mg 2.274mg Burbot
Methionine 0.724mg 0.733mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.966mg Burbot
Valine 1.261mg 1.275mg Burbot
Histidine 0.721mg 0.729mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 77mg
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.209g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.123g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.09g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.033g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.17g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.381g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Burbot
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
35%
Whitefish
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.953g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burbot
Burbot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (77 mg)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.