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Whiting vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whiting and Tilefish?

  • Whiting is richer in Phosphorus, yet Tilefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tilefish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 19% higher.
  • Whiting has 2 times more Calcium than Tilefish. Whiting has 62mg of Calcium, while Tilefish has 26mg.
  • Tilefish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilefish, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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%
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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.5µg

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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.5%
Contains more OtherOther +383.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 g
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +199.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting Tilefish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tilefish Opinion
Calories 116kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Protein 23.48g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 1.69g 4.69g Tilefish
Cholesterol 84mg 64mg Tilefish
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Tilefish
Calcium 62mg 26mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 512mg Tilefish
Iron 0.42mg 0.31mg Whiting
Copper 0.04mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.53mg
Phosphorus 285mg 236mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 59mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 128IU 69IU Whiting
Vitamin A 38µg 21µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 0.015mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 2.5µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg 17µg Tilefish
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.868g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 1.246g Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.029mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.908mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.156mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.695mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 1.21mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.691mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.172g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.143g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting Tilefish
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
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.468g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.