Butterfish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between butterfish and rockfish
- Butterfish has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, rockfish is richer in selenium.
- Rockfish's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% more.
- Butterfish contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than rockfish. Butterfish contains 0.146mg of vitamin B1, while rockfish contains 0.027mg.
- Rockfish contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed 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 CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
22.23 g
Fats:
1.62 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.67 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +534.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Protein
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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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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 76.2µg | 53% |
| Vitamin D | 4.6µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 183IU | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 2.897mg | 18% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 10.28g | 1.62g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 1.59µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.404mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 248mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.241mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 61mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 109kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.466g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.15g | 22.23g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 467mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.835mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.035mg | 2.188mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.107g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.238g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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
44%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
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.