Bluefish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bluefish and butterfish
- Bluefish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, butterfish is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1.
- Bluefish covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 183% more than butterfish.
- Butterfish has 4 times less vitamin A than bluefish. Bluefish has 459IU of vitamin A, while butterfish has 109IU.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +239.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.69 g
Fats:
5.44 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.64 g
Other:
6.23 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +741.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89% |
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Water
~66.83g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.22µg | 1.83µg | 183% |
| Vitamin A | 138µg | 33µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 5.769mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g | 9% | |
| Fats | 5.44g | 10.28g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.192mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
| Protein | 25.69g | 22.15g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.297g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.172g | 5% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 291mg | 308mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 0.865mg | 2% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 481mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.126mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.088mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.36mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.324mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.323g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.665g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
90%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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.