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Whiting vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whiting and Drum fish different?

  • Whiting is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Drum fish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Whiting covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Drum fish.

Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +642.5%
Contains more Manganese +590%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +173.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.4%
Contains more Copper +642.5%
Contains more Manganese +590%

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 B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +274%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Fats +274%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.49
Equal in Water - 70.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Drum fish Opinion
Protein 23.48g 22.49g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 6.32g Drum fish
Calories 116kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Calcium 62mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.42mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 285mg 231mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 353mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.04mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.13mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 41.1µg 16.2µg Whiting
Vitamin A 128IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 15µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 2.31µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.252mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.986mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.036mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.828mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 2.065mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.666mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.878mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 1.159mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.662mg Whiting
Cholesterol 84mg 82mg Drum fish
Saturated Fat 0.4g 1.434g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting Drum fish
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
44%
Whiting
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.