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Snapper vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Snapper and Tilefish

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Tilefish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Snapper covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 42% more than Tilefish.
  • Tilefish contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Tilefish contains 0.3mg.
  • Snapper has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilefish, 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 +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +13%
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Selenium - 51.5
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 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +13%
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Sodium - 59
Equal in Selenium - 51.5

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +911.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +911.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +181%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.49
Equal in Water - 70.24
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Other +181%
Contains more Fats +172.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.49
Equal in Water - 70.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.9%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Tilefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Tilefish Opinion
Protein 26.3g 24.49g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 4.69g Tilefish
Calories 128kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Calcium 40mg 26mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.31mg Tilefish
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 236mg Tilefish
Potassium 522mg 512mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 59mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.53mg Tilefish
Copper 0.046mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.015mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin A 115IU 69IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 21µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.3mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.5µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.274mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.074mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.128mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.99mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.249mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.725mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.956mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.262mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.721mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 64mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.868g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.246g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Snapper Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.503g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.