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Ling fish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ling fish and Rockfish different?

  • Ling fish is higher in Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Zinc, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rockfish is 53% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Rockfish. While Ling fish contains 0.127mg of Vitamin B1, Rockfish contains only 0.027mg.

Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Zinc +132.6%
Contains more Copper +243.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
Equal in Potassium - 467
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Iron +130.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Zinc +132.6%
Contains more Copper +243.9%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
Equal in Potassium - 467

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 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.226
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.897
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.404
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% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.226
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.897
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.404

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Rockfish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 22.23g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 1.62g Rockfish
Calories 111kcal 109kcal Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 17mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.36mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 33mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 248mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 467mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 1mg 0.43mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.041mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.013mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 115IU 16IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 5µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.027mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.226mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.404mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.241mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.59µg Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.014mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.06mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.835mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.188mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.707mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.935mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.106mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.502mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 61mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.025g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Rockfish
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
28%
Ling fish
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.