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Rockfish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rockfish and Shad?

  • Rockfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Rockfish has 2 times more Selenium than Shad. Rockfish has 76.2µg of Selenium, while Shad has 46.8µg.
  • Rockfish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
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Shad
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Zinc - 0.47

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +70%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Fats +989.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Other - 1.42
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Fats +989.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Other - 1.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Shad Opinion
Protein 22.23g 21.71g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 17.65g Shad
Calories 109kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 17mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.36mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 248mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 467mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 89mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.43mg 0.47mg Shad
Copper 0.041mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.013mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 10µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 0.14µg Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.243mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.952mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.764mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 1.993mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.642mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.847mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.502mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.42g Shad
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 Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.