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Whitefish vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whitefish and Milkfish

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Milkfish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 96% more than Whitefish.
  • Milkfish contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Whitefish. Whitefish contains 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Milkfish contains 0.016mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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 Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +230.8%
Contains more Calcium +97%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374
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% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +109.1%
Contains more Manganese +230.8%
Contains more Calcium +97%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374
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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Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 18
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +240.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish Milkfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Milkfish Opinion
Protein 24.47g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 7.51g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 172kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 33mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 0.47mg 0.41mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 208mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 374mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 92mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 1.05mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.044mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.026mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 131IU 109IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 33µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.016mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.069mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 17µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.073mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.989mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.248mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.261mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 77mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 1.162g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
33%
Milkfish

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 - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.162g)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.