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Bluefish vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bluefish and Yellowtail

  • Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, yet Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 207% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yellowtail. Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yellowtail contains 31µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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 Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.63
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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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Contains more Vitamin A +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 25.69g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 5.44g 6.72g Yellowtail
Calories 159kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 9mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.62mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 201mg Bluefish
Potassium 477mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 77mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 1.04mg 0.67mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.058mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.019mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 459IU 104IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 31µg Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.051mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.681mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.185mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 4µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 1.25µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.126mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.088mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.36mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.76mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.324mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.756mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 76mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.172g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bluefish Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.