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Snapper vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Snapper and Tilapia

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Tilapia has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Snapper is 68% higher.
  • Tilapia has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Tilapia has 0.123mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilapia, 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 +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +11%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Phosphorus - 204
Equal in Sodium - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +11%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Phosphorus - 204
Equal in Sodium - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.4%
Equal in Folate - 6
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 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1271.4%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.15
Equal in Water - 71.59
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.15
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.6
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Tilapia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tilapia Opinion
Protein 26.3g 26.15g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 2.65g Tilapia
Calories 128kcal 128kcal
Calcium 40mg 14mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.69mg Tilapia
Magnesium 37mg 34mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 204mg Tilapia
Potassium 522mg 380mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.44mg 0.41mg Snapper
Copper 0.046mg 0.075mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.017mg 0.037mg Tilapia
Selenium 49µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 115IU 0IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Snapper
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.073mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.664mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.123mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.86µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.265mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.137mg 2.04mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.315mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.766mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 1.355mg 1.28mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.585mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 57mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.94g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.13g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.005g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.6g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Tilapia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
53%
Snapper
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.575g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.