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Tuna vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tuna and Orange roughy

  • Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Orange roughy has more Vitamin E .
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 127% more than Orange roughy.
  • Tuna contains 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Orange roughy. While Tuna contains 1.038mg of Vitamin B6, Orange roughy contains only 0.067mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tuna is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Copper +74.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.5%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Copper +74.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%

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.
Tuna
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +544.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.8%
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Other +641.4%
Equal in Water - 66.97
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more Protein +28.8%
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Other +641.4%
Equal in Water - 66.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.184
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.184

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Orange roughy Opinion
Protein 29.15g 22.64g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.9g Orange roughy
Calories 130kcal 105kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 11mg Orange roughy
Iron 0.92mg 1.13mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 102mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 181mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 69mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.32mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.075mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Orange roughy
Selenium 108.2µg 88.3µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 80IU Orange roughy
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 24µg Orange roughy
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.045mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.063mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.82mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.056mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.067mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 5µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.47µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.23mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.03mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.058mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.797mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.092mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.728mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.869mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.083mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.474mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 80mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.034g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.025g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.006g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.439g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.184g Orange roughy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna Orange roughy
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
92%
Tuna
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/nutrients
  2. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.