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Yellowtail vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yellowtail and Drum fish

  • Yellowtail has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Drum fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Drum fish.
  • Drum fish has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Yellowtail. Yellowtail has 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, while Drum fish has 2.862mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 Potassium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Copper +412.1%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Potassium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.9%
Contains more Copper +412.1%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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 C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.8%
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.32
Equal in Water - 70.94
Equal in Other - 0.25
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Equal in Fats - 6.32
Equal in Water - 70.94
Equal in Other - 0.25

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Drum fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Yellowtail Drum fish Opinion
Protein 29.67g 22.49g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 6.32g Yellowtail
Calories 187kcal 153kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.63mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 201mg 231mg Drum fish
Potassium 538mg 353mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 96mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.058mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.081mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 2.862mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Folate 4µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.252mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.986mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.036mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.828mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.065mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.666mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.159mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.662mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 82mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.434g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.479g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellowtail Drum fish
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
40%
Yellowtail
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.434g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish
Drum fish 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.