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Milkfish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkfish and Rockfish

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Rockfish covers your daily need of Selenium 109% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish contains 4 times more Calcium than Rockfish. While Milkfish contains 65mg of Calcium, Rockfish contains only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, milkfish, 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 Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Equal in Sodium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.041
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Equal in Sodium - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.041

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 +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%
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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 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 +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +432.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +19.2%
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +432.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Rockfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Milkfish Rockfish Opinion
Protein 26.32g 22.23g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 1.62g Milkfish
Calories 190kcal 109kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 17mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.36mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 248mg Rockfish
Potassium 374mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 92mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 1.05mg 0.43mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.041mg Milkfish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.013mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 109IU 16IU Milkfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 5µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.027mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 2.897mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.404mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.241mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 10µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 1.59µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.014mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.06mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.835mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.188mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.707mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.935mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.106mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.502mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Milkfish
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
Milkfish 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
64%
Milkfish
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.