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Bluefish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bluefish and Snapper

  • Snapper contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Bluefish.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 113% higher.
  • Snapper contains 24 times less Vitamin B2 than Bluefish. Bluefish contains 0.097mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper contains 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49
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 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49

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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Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Other +282.2%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +216.3%
Contains more Other +282.2%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Equal in Protein - 26.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Snapper Opinion
Protein 25.69g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 5.44g 1.72g Bluefish
Calories 159kcal 128kcal Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.62mg 0.24mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 201mg Bluefish
Potassium 477mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 77mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 1.04mg 0.44mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.046mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.017mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 459IU 115IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 35µg Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.053mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.004mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 0.346mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.87mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.46mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 6µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 3.5µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.126mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 2.088mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.36mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.76mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.324mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.756mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 76mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.273g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.048g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.022g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.322g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.588g Bluefish

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Bluefish Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.