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Whitefish vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whitefish and Croaker

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Croaker has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Croaker is 48% higher.
  • Croaker has 2 times less Zinc than Whitefish. Whitefish has 1.27mg of Zinc, while Croaker has 0.52mg.
  • Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more IronIron +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Calcium ~32mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.08mg

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.917g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish Croaker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Whitefish Croaker Opinion
Calories 172kcal 221kcal Croaker
Protein 24.47g 18.2g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 12.67g Croaker
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Cholesterol 77mg 84mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 42mg
Calcium 33mg 32mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 340mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 0.86mg Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Copper 0.092mg 0.065mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.52mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 217mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 348mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 75IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 39µg 23µg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.08mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.09mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.13mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.26mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.1µg Croaker
Folate 17µg 34µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 1.162g 3.476g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.208mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.788mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.847mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.48mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.571mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.525mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.742mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 0.947mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.525mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.113g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.089g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.079g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Croaker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Whitefish
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.314g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish 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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.