Tilapia vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tilapia and orange roughy
- Tilapia has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, orange roughy has more selenium, vitamin E, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for orange roughy is 62% higher.
- Orange roughy has 28 times less saturated fat than tilapia. Tilapia has 0.94g of saturated fat, while orange roughy has 0.034g.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +295.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~66.97g
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Other
~9.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 54.4µg | 88.3µg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 0.47µg | 58% |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 1.82mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 102mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.056mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 1.87mg | 7% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 22.64g | 7% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 181mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 0.034g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.184g | 3% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 0.439g | 1% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 1.058mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.797mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 2.092mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | 0.069g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
41%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilapia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.