Yellowtail vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between yellowtail and flatfish
- Yellowtail is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet flatfish is richer in phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for yellowtail is 46% higher.
- Yellowtail contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than flatfish. Yellowtail contains 0.175mg of vitamin B1, while flatfish contains 0.026mg.
- Yellowtail contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +173.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +573.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +582.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.718mg | 1.278mg | 47% |
| Protein | 29.67g | 15.24g | 29% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 309mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 363mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.175mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 197mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.681mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 2.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 86kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.023mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25µg | 1.31µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.301mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.367mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.411mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.725mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.878mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.873mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
37%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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.