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Tilapia vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Sablefish

  • Tilapia has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper, however, Sablefish is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Tilapia covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 18% more than Sablefish.
  • Sablefish has 3 times less Copper than Tilapia. Tilapia has 0.075mg of Copper, while Sablefish has 0.028mg.
  • Tilapia contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +167.9%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 215
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +167.9%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 215
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.128
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.128

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +640.4%
Equal in Other - 0.34
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +640.4%
Equal in Other - 0.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.3%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilapia Sablefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sablefish Opinion
Protein 26.15g 17.19g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 128kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 14mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.69mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 34mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 204mg 215mg Sablefish
Potassium 380mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 56mg 72mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.41mg
Copper 0.075mg 0.028mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 6µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 1.44µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.193mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.754mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.792mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.397mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 1.579mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.509mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.671mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.886mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.506mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 63mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 4.099g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 2.618g Sablefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

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Tilapia Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.159g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sablefish
Sablefish 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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.