Orange roughy vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between orange roughy and catfish?
- Orange roughy is higher in selenium, iron, and vitamin E, yet catfish are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Orange roughy's daily need coverage for selenium is 143% more.
- Orange roughy has 4 times more iron than catfish. While orange roughy has 1.13mg of iron, catfish have only 0.28mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in orange roughy is lower.
We used Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat types 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +791.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.2% |
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 | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1348.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +491.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +127.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
Protein:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-3489.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +698.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +609.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +635.9% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 88.3µg | 9.9µg | 143% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.78µg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 247mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.811mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.28mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 7.19g | 10% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 18.44g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.177mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1.354g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 0.97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 2.548mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 366mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 69mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | 0.049g | 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
15%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.