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Bluefish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bluefish and Rockfish

  • Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 193% more than Rockfish.
  • Rockfish has 28 times less Vitamin A RAE than Bluefish. Bluefish has 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Rockfish has 5µg.
  • Rockfish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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 Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Potassium - 467
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Potassium - 467

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 +2768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Other +320.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Other +320.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Rockfish Opinion
Protein 25.69g 22.23g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 1.62g Bluefish
Calories 159kcal 109kcal Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 17mg Rockfish
Iron 0.62mg 0.36mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 33mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 248mg Bluefish
Potassium 477mg 467mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 89mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.04mg 0.43mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.041mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.013mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 459IU 16IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 5µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 2.897mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.404mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.241mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 1.59µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.126mg 1.014mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.06mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.835mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 2.188mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.707mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.935mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.106mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.502mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 76mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Bluefish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.238g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.107g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.027g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.466g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.485g Bluefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Rockfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
95%
Bluefish
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.752g)
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 - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.