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 RAE, 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 RAE than Shad. Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Zinc
+121.3%
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Calcium
+566.7%
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Iron
+100%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Copper
+20.6%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Zinc
+121.3%
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Calcium
+566.7%
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Iron
+100%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Copper
+20.6%
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Manganese
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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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Vitamin A
+282.5%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
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Vitamin B12
+4342.9%
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Vitamin B1
+173.1%
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Vitamin B2
+217.5%
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Vitamin B3
+48.6%
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Folate
+750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
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Vitamin A
+282.5%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
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Vitamin B12
+4342.9%
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Vitamin B1
+173.1%
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Vitamin B2
+217.5%
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Vitamin B3
+48.6%
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Folate
+750%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.3%
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+338.7%
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Fats
+224.4%
Equal in Water - 59.22
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Protein
+18.3%
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+338.7%
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Fats
+224.4%
Equal in Water - 59.22
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Protein | 25.69g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 5.44g | 17.65g |
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| Calories | 159kcal | 252kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 291mg | 349mg |
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| Potassium | 477mg | 492mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 138µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.22µg | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.126mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 2.088mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.36mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.324mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.639mg |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 96mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.172g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.665g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.323g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.297g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
60%
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.