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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Bluefish

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Bluefish is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Bluefish.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Bluefish. While Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.312mg of Vitamin B2, Bluefish contains only 0.097mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bluefish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, bluefish, 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Equal in Water - 62.64
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Fats +155.3%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Equal in Water - 62.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Bluefish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 13.89g 5.44g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 159kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 9mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.62mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 42mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 314mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 90mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 0.63mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.073mg 0.068mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin A 167IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.067mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.097mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 7.247mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 1µg 2µg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 6.22µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 0.815mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.512mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 1.708mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.551mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 0.958mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.548mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 70mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 1.172g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.665g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.323g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.079g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 2.297g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.358g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Bluefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.