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Fish, cusk, raw vs Fish, mahimahi, raw

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Fish, cusk, raw and Fish, mahimahi, raw score the same on nutrient density, 84 of 100.

Raw cusk and raw mahimahi tie on nutrient density, both scoring 84 of 100, though their profiles differ in a couple of specific ways. Cusk has slightly more protein, 19 g per 100 g versus mahimahi's 18.5 g, and considerably less sodium, 31 mg compared to 88 mg. Mahimahi is marginally lower in calories, 85 versus cusk's 87, a small difference either way.

Choose cusk when minimizing sodium is the priority, since it runs well under mahimahi's level here. Choose mahimahi when a few fewer calories per 100 g matters more than the sodium gap. With identical scores, this comparison comes down to which specific number, sodium or calories, is more relevant to the diet in question.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricFish, cuskFish, mahimahi
Nutrient Density Score8484
Calories87 kcal85 kcal
Protein19 g19 g
Carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Sugars--
Total fat0.7 g0.7 g
Saturated fat0.1 g0.2 g
Sodium31 mg88 mg
Potassium392 mg416 mg
Calcium10 mg15 mg
Iron0.8 mg1.1 mg
Magnesium31 mg30 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A18 ug54 ug
Vitamin E--
Cholesterol41 mg73 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Which has more protein, Fish, cusk, raw or Fish, mahimahi, raw?

Fish, cusk, raw has more protein, 19 g per 100 g to 18.5 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Fish, mahimahi, raw is lower in calories, 85 kcal per 100 g to 87 kcal.

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