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 for bluefish is 253% higher.
- Bluefish contains 4 times more vitamin A than shad. Bluefish contains 459IU of vitamin A, while shad contains 120IU.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 | +283.3% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.4% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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 | 0.14µg | 253% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 10.769mg | 22% |
| Fats | 5.44g | 17.65g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.308mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 138µg | 36µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.183mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.24mg | 8% |
| Protein | 25.69g | 21.71g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 291mg | 349mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 96mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.297g | 6% | |
| Calories | 159kcal | 252kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.172g | 5% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 0.865mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 492mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.126mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.088mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.36mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.324mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.639mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.