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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 from 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% 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 7.3% 5.8% 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 +506.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 109kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 22.23g 16.04g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 61mg 13mg Tuna salad
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Rockfish
Calcium 17mg 17mg
Potassium 467mg 178mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.041mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.43mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 248mg 178mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 402mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 76.2µg 41.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.07mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.26mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.081mg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 1.2µg Rockfish
Folate 10µg 8µg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Tuna salad
Choline 78.7mg Rockfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.544g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.18mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.701mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.739mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.293mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 1.457mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.47mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.626mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 0.824mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.467mg Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.014g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.055g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 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 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
45%
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.