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Whitefish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whitefish and Rockfish

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Rockfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rockfish is 109% higher.
  • Rockfish has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Whitefish. Whitefish has 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Rockfish has 0.027mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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 Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +124.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +195.3%
Contains more Copper +124.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +370.4%

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 A +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +363.6%
Contains more Other +98%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.23
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Fats +363.6%
Contains more Other +98%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Rockfish Opinion
Protein 24.47g 22.23g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 1.62g Whitefish
Calories 172kcal 109kcal Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 17mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 0.36mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 248mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 65mg 89mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.43mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.041mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.013mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 131IU 16IU Whitefish
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 5µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.027mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 2.897mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.404mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.241mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 10µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.59µg Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.073mg 1.014mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.06mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.835mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 2.188mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.707mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.935mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.106mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.502mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.238g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.107g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.027g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.466g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.485g Whitefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Rockfish
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
35%
Whitefish
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients
  2. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.