Rockfish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Rockfish and Whitefish
- Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rockfish is 109% higher.
- Whitefish has 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Rockfish. Rockfish has 1.59µg of Vitamin B12, while Whitefish has 0.96µg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +370.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +561.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +363.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +449.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +468% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 109kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 22.23g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 1.62g | 7.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 61mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 183IU |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 467mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 89mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 76.2µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.226mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.897mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.404mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.241mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.59µg | 0.96µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.025g |
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| Choline | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.42g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.466g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.296mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.014mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 1.835mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.188mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.707mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.935mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.106mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.502mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.107g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.238g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.209g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
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.