Orange roughy vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are orange roughy and eel different?
- Orange roughy is richer in selenium and iron, while eel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Orange roughy covers your daily need for selenium, 145% more than eel.
- Orange roughy contains 2 times more iron than eel. Orange roughy contains 1.13mg of iron, while eel contains 0.64mg.
- Orange roughy is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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 IronIron | +76.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +963.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +550% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +514.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
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:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1561.1% |
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Protein
~23.65g
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Carbs
~0g
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
3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1999.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +559.8% |
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 | 8.3µg | 145% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 1137µg | 124% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 2.89µg | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 161mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 277mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 14.95g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 9.218g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 4.487mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 2.08mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 3.023g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 236kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1.214g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 349mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 23.65g | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 69mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.095g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.