Milkfish vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between milkfish and tilapia
- Milkfish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and calcium; however, tilapia has more selenium and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for tilapia is 69% higher.
- Tilapia has 5 times less calcium than milkfish. Milkfish has 65mg of calcium, while tilapia has 14mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilapia, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +364.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +481.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-720.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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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 minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 54.4µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 1.86µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.123mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 4.745mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 8.63g | 2.65g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.664mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 128kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 204mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 26.15g | 0% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 380mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 2.04mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.28mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.94g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.