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Yellowtail vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yellowtail and Smelt

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Smelt is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Smelt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 113% more than Yellowtail.
  • Smelt contains 18 times less Vitamin B1 than Yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt contains 0.01mg.
  • Yellowtail has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +216.4%
Contains more Copper +206.9%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +216.4%
Contains more Copper +206.9%
Contains more Manganese +4636.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.74
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.17
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.74
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Equal in Water - 72.79
Equal in Other - 1.51
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Equal in Water - 72.79
Equal in Other - 1.51

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Smelt
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 Smelt Opinion
Protein 29.67g 22.6g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 3.1g Yellowtail
Calories 187kcal 124kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.63mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 201mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 538mg 372mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 77mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.058mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.019mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 58IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 17µg Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.01mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.766mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.17mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 5µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 3.97µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.253mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.991mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.041mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.837mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.076mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.669mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.882mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.164mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.665mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 90mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.579g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellowtail Smelt
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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt 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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.