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Bluefish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bluefish and Smelt different?

  • Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Smelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 94% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Smelt. While Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, Smelt contains only 17µg.

Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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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Smelt
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +755.6%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Sodium - 77
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Calcium +755.6%
Contains more Iron +85.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.8%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Sodium - 77
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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +691.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Other +312.6%
Contains more Water +16.2%
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +75.5%
Contains more Other +312.6%
Contains more Water +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Smelt Opinion
Protein 25.69g 22.6g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 3.1g Bluefish
Calories 159kcal 124kcal Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.62mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 477mg 372mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 77mg
Zinc 1.04mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.068mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.027mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 459IU 58IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 17µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.01mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 1.766mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.74mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.17mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 5µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 3.97µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.253mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.991mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.041mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.837mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 2.076mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.669mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.882mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.164mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.665mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 76mg 90mg Bluefish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.536g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.023g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.822g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 1.135g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Smelt
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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (77 mg)
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 ($)

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.