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Bluefish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bluefish and Shad

  • Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 253% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 4 times more Vitamin A than Shad. Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A, while Shad contains 36µg.
  • Bluefish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~492mg
~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%
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.462mg
~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
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +338.7%
Contains more FatsFats +224.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.22g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Shad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shad Opinion
Calories 159kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 25.69g 21.71g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 76mg 96mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 477mg 492mg Shad
Iron 0.62mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.068mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 1.04mg 0.47mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 77mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 459IU 120IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 36µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.865mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.462mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 0.14µg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 1.172g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.243mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.952mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.764mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 1.993mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.642mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.847mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.118mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.639mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.