Bluefish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Bluefish and Shark
- Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Shark is higher in Iron.
- Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 209% more than Shark.
- Bluefish contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. While Bluefish contains 477mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Bluefish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +207.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +455.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.2% |
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 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +414% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +476.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~60.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +158.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 159kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 25.69g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 5.44g | 13.82g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 59mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 477mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 291mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 459IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 138µg | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.097mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.247mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.955mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.22µg | 1.21µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.172g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.297g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.358g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 1.126mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.184mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 2.088mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 2.36mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.76mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.003mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 1.324mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.756mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.323g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.665g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.033g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.