Shad vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Shad and Orange roughy?
- Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, yet Orange roughy is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
- Orange roughy's daily need coverage for Selenium is 75% more.
- Shad has 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Orange roughy. While Shad has 0.865mg of Vitamin B5, Orange roughy has only 0.056mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Orange roughy is lower.
We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1444.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +589.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +235.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1861.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +568.3% |
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Protein
~22.64g
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Carbs
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 21.71g | 22.64g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 0.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 80mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 80IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.87mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 88.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 1.82mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.03mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.058mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.797mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.092mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.728mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.869mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.083mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.474mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
40%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 ($)