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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 from 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 Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.8%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
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 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +16%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +173.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.8%
Contains more Copper +152.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.31
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 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +183.5%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Equal in Other - 1.28
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +183.5%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Equal in Other - 1.28

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Flatfish Opinion
Protein 29.67g 15.24g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 2.37g Yellowtail
Calories 187kcal 86kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 25mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.23mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 538mg 197mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 363mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.39mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.023mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.019mg 0.017mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 32.6µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 37IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 12µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.026mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.025mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.278mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.227mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.115mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 6µg Flatfish
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 1.31µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.197mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.719mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.754mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.335mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.561mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.56mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.624mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.8mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.374mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.542g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail Flatfish
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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
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.

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.