Whiting vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whiting and eel different?
- Whiting is higher in selenium and vitamin B6; however, eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for eel is 73% higher.
- Whiting contains 5 times more selenium than eel. While whiting contains 41.1µg of selenium, eel contains only 8.3µg.
- Whiting has less cholesterol.
Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +138.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +395.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2892.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +784.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1641.7% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1971.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 1137µg | 122% |
| Selenium | 41.1µg | 8.3µg | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 161mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 9.218g | 22% |
| Fats | 1.69g | 14.95g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.67mg | 4.487mg | 18% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.08mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 3.023g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6µg | 2.89µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.068mg | 0.183mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 236kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 1.214g | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 349mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 277mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 23.65g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.156mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.695mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.095g | 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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72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.623g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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.