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Tilapia vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tilapia and Abalone different?

  • Tilapia is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Tilapia covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 49% more than Abalone.
  • Tilapia contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Abalone. Tilapia contains 4.745mg of Vitamin B3, while Abalone contains 1.9mg.
  • Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried types were used in this article.

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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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
3
:
7
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.7%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 51.8
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Iron +450.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +131.7%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 51.8

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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
5
:
7
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Tilapia
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%
Abalone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
2
:
3
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.44
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Abalone
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
1
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Abalone
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Protein 26.15g 19.63g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 6.78g Abalone
Carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Calories 128kcal 189kcal Abalone
Calcium 14mg 37mg Abalone
Iron 0.69mg 3.8mg Abalone
Magnesium 34mg 56mg Abalone
Phosphorus 204mg 217mg Abalone
Potassium 380mg 284mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 591mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.95mg Abalone
Copper 0.075mg 0.228mg Abalone
Manganese 0.037mg 0.07mg Abalone
Selenium 54.4µg 51.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Abalone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Abalone
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.13mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 1.9mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.15mg Abalone
Folate 6µg 14µg Abalone
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 0.69µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.224mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.838mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.854mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.386mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 1.433mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.441mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.715mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.86mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.378mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 94mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 1.646g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.054g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.046g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 1.676g Abalone
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
Tilapia Abalone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
47%
Tilapia
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.706g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.