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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Selenium ~49µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1994.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +216.3%
Contains more OtherOther +282.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.3g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +613.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 159kcal 128kcal Bluefish
Protein 25.69g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 5.44g 1.72g Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Cholesterol 76mg 47mg Snapper
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 40mg Snapper
Potassium 477mg 522mg Snapper
Iron 0.62mg 0.24mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.046mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.04mg 0.44mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 201mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 57mg Snapper
Vitamin A 459IU 115IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 35µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.017mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 49µg 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
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 3.5µg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 6µg Snapper
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.365g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.322g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.588g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.048g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.273g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.022g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Snapper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
88%
Bluefish
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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.