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Whiting vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whiting and Milkfish

  • Whiting has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Whiting covers your daily Selenium needs 45% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, whiting, 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 Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Equal in Calcium - 65
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.044
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Equal in Calcium - 65
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.044

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 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +410.7%
Contains more Other +1916.7%
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +410.7%
Contains more Other +1916.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting Milkfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Whiting Milkfish Opinion
Protein 23.48g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.69g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 116kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 62mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 0.42mg 0.41mg Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 285mg 208mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 374mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 92mg Milkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Copper 0.04mg 0.044mg Milkfish
Manganese 0.13mg 0.026mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 16.2µg Whiting
Vitamin A 128IU 109IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 33µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.016mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.069mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 15µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.029mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.908mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.156mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.695mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.21mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.691mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.4g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.