Orange roughy vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between orange roughy and yellowtail?
- Orange roughy is higher in selenium and iron, yet yellowtail is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Orange roughy's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% more.
- Orange roughy has 2 times more iron than yellowtail. While orange roughy has 1.13mg of iron, yellowtail has only 0.63mg.
We used Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 IronIron | +79.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +379% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166% |
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:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-355.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +646.7% |
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Water
~67.33g
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 88.3µg | 46.8µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 8.718mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.25µg | 33% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 29.67g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 201mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.681mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 538mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.175mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 6.72g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.185mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.67mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 1.301mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 2.411mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 2.725mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.878mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.873mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
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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