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Tilapia vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Ling fish

  • Tilapia has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Ling fish is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Tilapia covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Ling fish.
  • Ling fish has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Tilapia. Tilapia has 0.664mg of Vitamin B5, while Ling fish has 0.369mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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
2
:
8
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.9%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.9%
Contains more Copper +88%
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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
6
:
5
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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%
Ling fish
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% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +223.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
Equal in Other - 0.95
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +223.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
Equal in Other - 0.95

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Ling fish Opinion
Protein 26.15g 24.35g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 0.82g Tilapia
Calories 128kcal 111kcal Tilapia
Calcium 14mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.69mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 34mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 204mg 254mg Ling fish
Potassium 380mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 56mg 173mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.075mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.037mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 2.801mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.369mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 6µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 0.65µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.156mg 1.067mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.122mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.979mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 2.236mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.721mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.95mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.254mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 57mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.94g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilapia Ling fish
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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.