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Tilapia vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Bass

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Bass covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Tilapia.
  • Bass has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Tilapia. Tilapia has 4.745mg of Vitamin B3, while Bass has 2.558mg.
  • Tilapia contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, 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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
5
:
5
Bass
Bass
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Bass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +56.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%

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
:
6
Bass
Bass
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.1%
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%
Bass
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% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
1
:
3
Bass
Bass
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36
Equal in Other - 0.92
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Bass
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +12.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
1
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2
Bass
Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Bass
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilapia Bass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tilapia Bass Opinion
Protein 26.15g 22.73g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 2.99g Bass
Calories 128kcal 124kcal Tilapia
Calcium 14mg 19mg Bass
Iron 0.69mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 34mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 204mg 254mg Bass
Potassium 380mg 328mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 88mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.075mg 0.04mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.037mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 2.558mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 6µg 10µg Bass
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.255mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.997mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.047mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.848mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 2.088mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.673mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.887mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.171mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 57mg 103mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.846g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 1.005g Bass
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 Bass
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
47%
Tilapia
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/nutrients
  2. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.