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Whiting vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whiting and Snapper

  • Whiting has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Snapper is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Snapper covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Whiting.
  • Snapper contains 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Whiting. Whiting contains 1.67mg of Vitamin B3, while Snapper contains 0.346mg.
  • Snapper has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 Calcium +55%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Calcium +55%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Manganese +664.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%

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 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.6%
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% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Other +1258.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.72
Equal in Water - 70.35
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Other +1258.3%
Equal in Fats - 1.72
Equal in Water - 70.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.365
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.588
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.365
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.588

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting Snapper
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Snapper Opinion
Protein 23.48g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 1.69g 1.72g Snapper
Calories 116kcal 128kcal Snapper
Calcium 62mg 40mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.24mg Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 285mg 201mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 132mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.53mg 0.44mg Whiting
Copper 0.04mg 0.046mg Snapper
Manganese 0.13mg 0.017mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 128IU 115IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 35µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.053mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.004mg Whiting
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 0.346mg Whiting
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 15µg 6µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 3.5µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.029mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.908mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.156mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.695mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.21mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.691mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 84mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.048g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.322g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 0.588g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
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.

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.