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Rockfish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rockfish and Butterfish

  • Rockfish has more Selenium, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.
  • Rockfish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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 less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +130.2%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 481
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +130.2%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 481

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 B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%
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%
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% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +534.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +534.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.15

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockfish Butterfish
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 Rockfish Butterfish Opinion
Protein 22.23g 22.15g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 10.28g Butterfish
Calories 109kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 17mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.64mg Butterfish
Magnesium 33mg 32mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 248mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 467mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 89mg 114mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.43mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.041mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.192mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 10µg 17µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.248mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.971mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.021mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.801mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 2.035mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.656mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.865mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 61mg 83mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Butterfish
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
Rockfish Butterfish
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
46%
Rockfish
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish 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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.