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Bluefish vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bluefish and Mullet fish

  • Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Mullet fish is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 249% more than Mullet fish.
  • Bluefish contains 3 times more Vitamin A than Mullet fish. While Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A, Mullet fish contains only 42µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +127.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.4%
~equal in Potassium ~458mg
~equal in Sodium ~71mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2388%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.88mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.49mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-3378.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.81g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Mullet fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 159kcal 150kcal Bluefish
Protein 25.69g 24.81g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 4.86g Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 76mg 63mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 31mg Mullet fish
Potassium 477mg 458mg Bluefish
Iron 0.62mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.068mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Zinc 1.04mg 0.88mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 244mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 71mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 459IU 141IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 42µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 6.3mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.88mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 0.25µg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 10µg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 1.431g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 1.382g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.917g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.278mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 1.088mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.143mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 2.016mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 2.278mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.734mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.968mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.278mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.73mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.18g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.148g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
88%
Bluefish
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/nutrients
  2. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.