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Whitefish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whitefish and Whiting?

  • Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Copper, yet Whiting is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Whiting's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Whitefish has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Whiting. Whitefish has 0.865mg of Vitamin B5, while Whiting has 0.25mg.

We used Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Equal in Potassium - 434
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.4%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.6%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Calcium +87.9%
Contains more Manganese +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Equal in Potassium - 434

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 B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
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 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Other +2341.7%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Other +2341.7%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +369.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Whiting Opinion
Protein 24.47g 23.48g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 1.69g Whitefish
Calories 172kcal 116kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 62mg Whiting
Iron 0.47mg 0.42mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 285mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 65mg 132mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.53mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.04mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 16.2µg 41.1µg Whiting
Vitamin A 131IU 128IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 38µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.068mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.67mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.25mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.18mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 15µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.6µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.263mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 1.029mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.082mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.908mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 2.156mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.695mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.917mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.21mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.691mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 84mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.235g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.283g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.017g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.445g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.587g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.762g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.