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Rockfish vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rockfish and Milkfish

  • Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Rockfish covers your daily need of Selenium 109% more than Milkfish.
  • Rockfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Milkfish. While Rockfish contains 0.226mg of Vitamin B2, Milkfish contains only 0.069mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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 more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Sodium - 92
Equal in Copper - 0.044
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Sodium - 92
Equal in Copper - 0.044

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 B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%
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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +432.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +432.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockfish Milkfish
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 Milkfish Opinion
Protein 22.23g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.62g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 109kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 17mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.41mg Milkfish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 248mg 208mg Rockfish
Potassium 467mg 374mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 92mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.43mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Copper 0.041mg 0.044mg Milkfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 76.2µg 16.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.016mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.069mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 10µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.295mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.835mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.188mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 61mg 67mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Milkfish
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 Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.