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Yellowtail vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yellowtail and Orange roughy?

  • Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Orange roughy is higher in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Orange roughy's daily need coverage for Selenium is 75% more.
  • Yellowtail has 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Orange roughy. While Yellowtail has 0.681mg of Vitamin B5, Orange roughy has only 0.056mg.

We used Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +109.4%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +109.4%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Manganese +94.7%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%

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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
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 A +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +646.7%
Equal in Water - 66.97
Equal in Other - 9.49
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +31.1%
Contains more Fats +646.7%
Equal in Water - 66.97
Equal in Other - 9.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Orange roughy Opinion
Protein 29.67g 22.64g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 0.9g Yellowtail
Calories 187kcal 105kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 11mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 1.13mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 102mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg 181mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 69mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.32mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.075mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.019mg 0.037mg Orange roughy
Selenium 46.8µg 88.3µg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 104IU 80IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 24µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.045mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.063mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.82mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.056mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.067mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 5µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0.47µg Yellowtail
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.23mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.03mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.058mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.797mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.092mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.728mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.869mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.083mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.474mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 80mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.034g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g Orange roughy
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
16%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.