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 B1,2, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while orange roughy has more vitamin E.
- Tuna covers your daily need for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +226.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1112.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +496.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1449.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +544.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +641.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +218.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.184g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 29.15g | 22.64g |
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| Fats | 0.59g | 0.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 527mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 0.92mg | 1.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 333mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 65IU | 80IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 108.2µg | 88.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 1.82mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.205g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.138g | 0.439g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.184g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 1.224mg | 1.03mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.058mg |
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| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.797mg |
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| Lysine | 2.565mg | 2.092mg |
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| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.728mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.869mg |
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| Valine | 1.438mg | 1.083mg |
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| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.474mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.069g |
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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
88%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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.