Rockfish vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rockfish and ling fish different?
- Rockfish is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, ling fish is richer in magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for rockfish is 53% higher.
- Rockfish contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than ling fish. While rockfish contains 1.59µg of vitamin B12, ling fish contains only 0.65µg.
Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
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Protein
~24.35g
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Carbs
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Water
~73.88g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 76.2µg | 46.8µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.59µg | 0.65µg | 39% |
| Vitamin D | 4.6µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 183IU | 23% | |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 81mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.141mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.241mg | 0.351mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.127mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.83mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 22.23g | 24.35g | 4% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 173mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 486mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.897mg | 2.801mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.62g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.466g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.404mg | 0.369mg | 1% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 111kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.226mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.296mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.014mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.122mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.835mg | 1.979mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.188mg | 2.236mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.707mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.935mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.106mg | 1.254mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.502mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.107g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.238g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish 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 ($)