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Snapper vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Snapper and Rockfish

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 80% more than Rockfish.
  • Snapper contains 2 times more Calcium than Rockfish. While Snapper contains 40mg of Calcium, Rockfish contains only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.5%
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 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 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 +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +737.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.62
Equal in Water - 74.67
Equal in Other - 1.48
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +18.3%
Contains more Other +10.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.62
Equal in Water - 74.67
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.7%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper 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 Snapper Rockfish Opinion
Protein 26.3g 22.23g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 1.62g Snapper
Calories 128kcal 109kcal Snapper
Calcium 40mg 17mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.36mg Rockfish
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 248mg Rockfish
Potassium 522mg 467mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 89mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.43mg Snapper
Copper 0.046mg 0.041mg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.013mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 115IU 16IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 5µg Snapper
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.027mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.404mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.241mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.59µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.153mg 1.014mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.06mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.835mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.188mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.707mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.935mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.106mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.502mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 61mg Snapper
Trans Fat 0.025g Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.42g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.238g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.027g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.485g Snapper
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
Snapper 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
53%
Snapper
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.