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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.
Whiting
Whiting
4
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6
Scup
Scup
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Whiting
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Scup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.
Whiting
Whiting
5
:
6
Scup
Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Whiting
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%
Scup
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% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whiting
Whiting
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3
Scup
Scup
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +3125%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42
Whiting
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Scup
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 Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +3125%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Equal in Water - 68.42

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 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 Scup Opinion
Protein 23.48g 24.21g Scup
Fats 1.69g 3.5g Scup
Calories 116kcal 135kcal Scup
Calcium 62mg 51mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.68mg Scup
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Scup
Phosphorus 285mg 237mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 368mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 0.53mg 0.62mg Scup
Copper 0.04mg 0.065mg Scup
Manganese 0.13mg 0.045mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin A 128IU 104IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 31µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
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
Folate 15µg 17µg Scup
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 1.62µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 84mg 67mg Scup
Saturated Fat 0.4g Scup
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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is better in case of low diet
Whiting Scup
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
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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.