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Skipjack tuna vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Skipjack tuna and Rockfish

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 99% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 4 times more Iron than Rockfish. While Skipjack tuna has 1.6mg of Iron, Rockfish has only 0.36mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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 Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 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 +117.6%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%

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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Other +455.4%
Contains more Fats +25.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Other +455.4%
Contains more Fats +25.6%
Contains more Water +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Rockfish Opinion
Protein 28.21g 22.23g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.62g Rockfish
Calories 132kcal 109kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 17mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.36mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 33mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 248mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 467mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 89mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.43mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.041mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 60IU 16IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.027mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.897mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.404mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.241mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.59µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.296mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.014mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.06mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.835mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.188mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.707mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.935mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.106mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.502mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 61mg Skipjack tuna
Trans Fat 0.025g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.42g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.027g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.485g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

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Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.42 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.