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Rockfish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rockfish and tuna salad different?

  • Rockfish is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and potassium; however, tuna salad is richer in vitamin B3 and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for rockfish is 64% higher.
  • Rockfish contains 5 times more cholesterol than tuna salad. While rockfish contains 61mg of cholesterol, tuna salad contains only 13mg.

Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad 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.
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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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% 1.7% 8.8% 69% 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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +471.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +519.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 76.2µg 41.2µg 64%
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 6.7mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 4.122g 24%
Vitamin D 183IU 23%
Vitamin D 4.6µg 23%
Cholesterol 61mg 13mg 16%
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 1.2µg 16%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Sodium 89mg 402mg 14%
Fats 1.62g 9.26g 12%
Copper 0.041mg 0.145mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.081mg 12%
Protein 22.23g 16.04g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.07mg 12%
Phosphorus 248mg 178mg 10%
Potassium 467mg 178mg 9%
Iron 0.36mg 1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.466g 2.887g 6%
Saturated fat 0.42g 1.544g 5%
Calories 109kcal 187kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.26mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 19mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.41g 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg 1%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.56mg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.41g N/A
Calcium 17mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.031mg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 1.014mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.835mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.188mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.707mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 1.106mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.502mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.055g 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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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Rockfish
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.124g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.