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Rockfish vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rockfish and Orange roughy

  • Rockfish has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Orange roughy has more Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Rockfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 47% more than Orange roughy.
  • Rockfish contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Orange roughy. While Rockfish contains 0.404mg of Vitamin B5, Orange roughy contains only 0.056mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Iron +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
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 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.1%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Iron +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.5%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%

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 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +541.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.64
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +541.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.439
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.439

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockfish Orange roughy
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Orange roughy Opinion
Protein 22.23g 22.64g Orange roughy
Fats 1.62g 0.9g Rockfish
Calories 109kcal 105kcal Rockfish
Calcium 17mg 11mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 1.13mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 248mg 102mg Rockfish
Potassium 467mg 181mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 69mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.43mg 0.32mg Rockfish
Copper 0.041mg 0.075mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Orange roughy
Selenium 76.2µg 88.3µg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 16IU 80IU Orange roughy
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 24µg Orange roughy
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.045mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.063mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.82mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.056mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.067mg Rockfish
Folate 10µg 5µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 0.47µg Rockfish
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.23mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 1.03mg Orange roughy
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.058mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.797mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 2.092mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.728mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.869mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.083mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.474mg Rockfish
Cholesterol 61mg 80mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.034g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.025g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.006g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.001g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.439g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.184g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Orange roughy
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
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.