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Whitefish vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whitefish and Gefilte fish

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Potassium, while Gefilte fish has more Iron, and Copper.
  • Whitefish covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Whitefish contains 4 times more Potassium than Gefilte fish. While Whitefish contains 406mg of Potassium, Gefilte fish contains only 91mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gefilte fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +427.7%
Contains more Copper +112%
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 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Calcium +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +374%
Contains more Potassium +346.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +427.7%
Contains more Copper +112%

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 A +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.8%
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Contains more Other +103.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +169.8%
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Contains more Other +103.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 24.47g 9.07g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 1.73g Whitefish
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 172kcal 84kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 23mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 42mg 9mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 73mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 91mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 524mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.82mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.073mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 10.5µg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 89IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 27µg Whitefish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.065mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.059mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.2mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.08mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 3µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.84µg Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.488mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.486mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 0.81mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 0.842mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.255mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.493mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 0.548mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.261mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.045g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.075g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.027g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.824g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.285g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Gefilte fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.