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Yellowtail vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellowtail and Whitefish different?

  • Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while Whitefish is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily need of Selenium 56% more than Whitefish.
  • Yellowtail contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Whitefish. Yellowtail contains 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, while Whitefish contains 3.846mg.

Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 Iron +34%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.6%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.6%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.6%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.171
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Equal in Water - 65.09
Equal in Other - 2.93
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +21.3%
Contains more Fats +11.8%
Equal in Water - 65.09
Equal in Other - 2.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Whitefish
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 Whitefish Opinion
Protein 29.67g 24.47g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 187kcal 172kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.63mg 0.47mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 201mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 538mg 406mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 65mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.058mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.171mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 3.846mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 4µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0.96µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.274mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.073mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.128mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.989mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.248mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.724mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.955mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.261mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.721mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 77mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.162g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.162g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.