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Wolffish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wolffish and Whitefish?

  • Wolffish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, yet Whitefish is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Wolffish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% more.
  • Wolffish has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whitefish. While Wolffish has 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, Whitefish has only 39µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wolffish is lower.

We used Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.6%
Equal in Potassium - 406
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +148.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.6%
Equal in Potassium - 406

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 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 0% 0% 0% 53% 23% 49% 40% 107% 5% 294% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +145.4%
Contains more Other +985.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Fats +145.4%
Contains more Other +985.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.083 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wolffish Whitefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Whitefish Opinion
Protein 22.44g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 3.06g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 123kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 8mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.12mg 0.47mg Whitefish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 256mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 385mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 109mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 1mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.037mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Wolffish
Vitamin A 433IU 131IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 39µg Wolffish
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.171mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.346mg Wolffish
Folate 6µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.96µg Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.984mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.034mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.824mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.061mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.664mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.156mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.661mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 0.468g 1.162g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish Whitefish
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
49%
Wolffish
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/nutrients
  2. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.