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Bluefish raw vs. Butterfish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bluefish raw and Butterfish raw

  • Bluefish raw has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Butterfish raw has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bluefish raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 145% more.
  • Bluefish raw has 4 times more Vitamin A than Butterfish raw. Bluefish raw has 120µg of Vitamin A, while Butterfish raw has 30µg.
  • Bluefish raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, bluefish, raw and Fish, butterfish, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 33% 18% 18% 22% 97% 7.8% 2.7% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 6.6% 33% 19% 18% 21% 103% 12% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
~equal in Potassium ~375mg
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.054mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.77mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~240mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 24% 0% 0% 15% 18% 112% 50% 93% 674% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 0% 0% 30% 35% 84% 45% 69% 238% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +298%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.75mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 71% 5%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.86 g
Other: 4.86 g
17% 8% 74%
Protein: 17.28 g
Fats: 8.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.13 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more OtherOther +752.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~74.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.793 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.06 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish raw Butterfish raw Opinion
Calories 124kcal 146kcal Butterfish raw
Protein 20.04g 17.28g Bluefish raw
Fats 4.24g 8.02g Butterfish raw
Cholesterol 59mg 65mg Bluefish raw
Magnesium 33mg 25mg Bluefish raw
Calcium 7mg 22mg Butterfish raw
Potassium 372mg 375mg Butterfish raw
Iron 0.48mg 0.5mg Butterfish raw
Copper 0.053mg 0.054mg Butterfish raw
Zinc 0.81mg 0.77mg Bluefish raw
Phosphorus 227mg 240mg Butterfish raw
Sodium 60mg 89mg Bluefish raw
Vitamin A 398IU 100IU Bluefish raw
Vitamin A 120µg 30µg Bluefish raw
Manganese 0.021mg 0.015mg Bluefish raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.12mg Butterfish raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.15mg Butterfish raw
Vitamin B3 5.95mg 4.5mg Bluefish raw
Vitamin B5 0.828mg 0.75mg Bluefish raw
Vitamin B6 0.402mg 0.3mg Bluefish raw
Vitamin B12 5.39µg 1.9µg Bluefish raw
Folate 2µg 15µg Butterfish raw
Saturated Fat 0.915g 3.38g Bluefish raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.793g 3.38g Butterfish raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.06g 0.59g Bluefish raw
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.194mg Bluefish raw
Threonine 0.878mg 0.758mg Bluefish raw
Isoleucine 0.923mg 0.796mg Bluefish raw
Leucine 1.629mg 1.405mg Bluefish raw
Lysine 1.84mg 1.587mg Bluefish raw
Methionine 0.593mg 0.512mg Bluefish raw
Phenylalanine 0.782mg 0.675mg Bluefish raw
Valine 1.032mg 0.89mg Bluefish raw
Histidine 0.59mg 0.509mg Bluefish raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.252g Bluefish raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.519g Bluefish raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.062g Bluefish raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bluefish raw Butterfish raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
76%
Bluefish raw
40%
Butterfish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bluefish raw
43%
Butterfish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish raw
Butterfish raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish raw
Bluefish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish raw
Bluefish raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish raw
Bluefish raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 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. Bluefish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171949/nutrients
  2. Butterfish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171951/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.