Tilefish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tilefish and whitefish?
- Tilefish is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet whitefish is richer in phosphorus, zinc, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Tilefish's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% higher.
- Tilefish has 3 times more vitamin B12 than whitefish. Tilefish has 2.5µg of vitamin B12, while whitefish has 0.96µg.
We used Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +217.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +473.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +405.2% |
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Protein
~24.47g
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Carbs
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Water
~65.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.96µg | 64% |
| Selenium | 51.5µg | 16.2µg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 236mg | 346mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.246g | 2.755g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.092mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.346mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4.69g | 7.51g | 4% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 406mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.332g | 2.559g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 39µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.5mg | 3.846mg | 2% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.868g | 1.162g | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.49g | 24.47g | 0% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.074mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.99mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.249mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.725mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.956mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.262mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.172g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.733g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.143g | 0.209g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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.