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Sablefish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sablefish and Rockfish different?

  • Sablefish is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rockfish is 53% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 20 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rockfish. While Sablefish contains 102µg of Vitamin A RAE, Rockfish contains only 5µg.
  • Rockfish has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Potassium - 467
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +355.6%
Contains more Magnesium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +46.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Potassium - 467
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1111.1%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +335.3%
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +1111.1%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +335.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2116.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2116.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Rockfish Opinion
Protein 17.19g 22.23g Rockfish
Fats 19.62g 1.62g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 109kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 17mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.36mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 33mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 248mg Rockfish
Potassium 459mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 72mg 89mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.43mg Rockfish
Copper 0.028mg 0.041mg Rockfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 338IU 16IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 5µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.027mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 2.897mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.404mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.241mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 10µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.59µg Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 0.754mg 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.397mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.579mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.509mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 0.886mg 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.506mg 0.502mg Sablefish
Cholesterol 63mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.238g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.107g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.027g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 0.466g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.485g Sablefish
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
Sablefish Rockfish
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
41%
Sablefish
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.679g)
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 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.
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/nutrients
  2. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.