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 for selenium 45% more than drum fish.
- Whiting contains 3 times more Selenium than drum fish. Whiting contains 41.1µg of Selenium, while drum fish contains 16.2µg.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +153.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +642.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +274% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
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Protein
~22.49g
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Carbs
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Water
~70.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +530.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 23.48g | 22.49g |
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| Fats | 1.69g | 6.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 84mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin D | 73IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 62mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 434mg | 353mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.15mg |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.297mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 132mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.897mg |
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| Selenium | 41.1µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.068mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.207mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.67mg | 2.862mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.6µg | 2.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 83.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 1.434g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.445g | 2.807g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 1.479g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.252mg |
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| Threonine | 1.029mg | 0.986mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.828mg |
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| Lysine | 2.156mg | 2.065mg |
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| Methionine | 0.695mg | 0.666mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.878mg |
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| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.159mg |
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| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.662mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | 0.368g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.185g |
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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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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.034g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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.