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Bluefish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bluefish and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Bluefish is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Bluefish.
  • Bluefish contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Atlantic Mackerel. While Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, Atlantic Mackerel contains only 50µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bluefish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Atlantic Mackerel
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
95%
Bluefish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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