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Whiting vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whiting and Scup?

  • Whiting is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Scup is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Whiting's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 41% higher.

We used Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +107.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3125%
~equal in Protein ~24.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.42g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting Scup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Scup Opinion
Calories 116kcal 135kcal Scup
Protein 23.48g 24.21g Scup
Fats 1.69g 3.5g Scup
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Scup
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Scup
Calcium 62mg 51mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 368mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.68mg Scup
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg Scup
Zinc 0.53mg 0.62mg Scup
Phosphorus 285mg 237mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 54mg Scup
Vitamin A 128IU 104IU Whiting
Vitamin A 38µg 31µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 0.045mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.346mg Scup
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 1.62µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg 17µg Scup
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 1.029mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.908mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 2.156mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.695mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 1.21mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.691mg 0.713mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting Scup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
44%
Whiting
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.