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Rockfish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rockfish and Skipjack tuna

  • Rockfish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 99% higher.
  • Rockfish has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Skipjack tuna. While Rockfish has 0.226mg of Vitamin B2, Skipjack tuna has only 0.122mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +344.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more OtherOther +455.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 109kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 22.23g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.62g 1.29g Rockfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 61mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Magnesium 33mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 17mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 467mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.36mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.041mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.43mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 248mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 89mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 16IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 5µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.122mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 10µg
Trans Fat 0.025g Skipjack tuna
Choline 78.7mg Rockfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.42g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.243g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.403g Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.014mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.835mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.188mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.707mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.106mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.502mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.091g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.237g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.017g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

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Rockfish Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
45%
Rockfish
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.42 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.