Whitefish vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between whitefish and mahimahi?
- Whitefish is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet mahimahi is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Mahimahi's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
- Whitefish has 7 times more vitamin B1 than mahimahi. While whitefish has 0.171mg of vitamin B1, mahimahi has only 0.023mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in whitefish is lower.
We used Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +643.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +734.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
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Protein
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Water
~71.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1551% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1205.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| 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
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 183mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 7.429mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 0.211g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.023mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 1.45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.69µg | 11% |
| Fats | 7.51g | 0.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.462mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 0.155g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 94mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 533mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 0.241g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.053mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 109kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 62µg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.47g | 23.72g | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.928mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.222mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.921g)
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.