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Smelt vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Smelt and Rockfish

  • Smelt is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 99% higher.
  • Smelt has 69 times more Manganese than Rockfish. While Smelt has 0.9mg of Manganese, Rockfish has only 0.013mg.
  • Rockfish has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
Smelt
8
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Contains more Calcium +352.9%
Contains more Iron +219.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +393%
Contains more Copper +334.1%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +352.9%
Contains more Iron +219.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +393%
Contains more Copper +334.1%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
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.
Smelt
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 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 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
3
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Contains more Fats +91.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67
Equal in Other - 1.48
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 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 +91.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
Equal in Water - 74.67
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Rockfish Opinion
Protein 22.6g 22.23g Smelt
Fats 3.1g 1.62g Smelt
Calories 124kcal 109kcal Smelt
Calcium 77mg 17mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 0.36mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Smelt
Phosphorus 295mg 248mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 77mg 89mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.43mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.041mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.013mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 58IU 16IU Smelt
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 5µg Smelt
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.027mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.404mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 5µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 1.59µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 0.991mg 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.837mg 1.835mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.669mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.164mg 1.106mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.502mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.238g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.107g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.027g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 0.466g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.485g Smelt
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
Smelt 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
55%
Smelt
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.