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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, magnesium, and vitamin A.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +137.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~215mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 56% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 34% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.128mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +640.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +981.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Fats 2.65g 19.62g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.955g 10.328g 23%
Vitamin D 3.7µg 19%
Vitamin D 150IU 19%
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 1.44µg 18%
Protein 26.15g 17.19g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.346mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.94g 4.099g 14%
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 2.618g 13%
Iron 0.69mg 1.64mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 102µg 11%
Magnesium 34mg 71mg 9%
Choline 51.3mg 9%
Calories 128kcal 250kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Copper 0.075mg 0.028mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.865mg 4%
Folate 6µg 17µg 3%
Calcium 14mg 45mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.115mg 3%
Potassium 380mg 459mg 2%
Cholesterol 57mg 63mg 2%
Phosphorus 204mg 215mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 5.128mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.122mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Sodium 56mg 72mg 1%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg 1%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.41mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0.754mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.792mg 0%
Leucine 2.04mg 1.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.315mg 1.579mg 0%
Methionine 0.766mg 0.509mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.671mg 0%
Valine 1.28mg 0.886mg 0%
Histidine 0.585mg 0.506mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.867g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.92g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.216g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Tilapia
39%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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.