Mackerel vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Bluefish?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Bluefish is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 533% higher.
- Bluefish has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Bluefish has 0.097mg.
- Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+153.2%
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Magnesium
+131%
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Copper
+38.2%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Potassium
+19%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 291
Equal in Sodium - 77
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+153.2%
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Magnesium
+131%
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Copper
+38.2%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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Potassium
+19%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Manganese
+35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 291
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137.3%
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Vitamin B2
+324.7%
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Vitamin B12
+205.5%
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Vitamin A
+155%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.247
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
Equal in Folate - 2
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137.3%
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Vitamin B2
+324.7%
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Vitamin B12
+205.5%
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Vitamin A
+155%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.247
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
Equal in Folate - 2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+227.4%
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Water
+17.6%
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+22.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
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Fats
+227.4%
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Water
+17.6%
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+22.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+216.6%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+205%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+216.6%
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Saturated Fat
-71.9%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.85g | 25.69g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 5.44g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 159kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 291mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 477mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 77mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.068mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 459IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 138µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 7.247mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.955mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.464mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 6.22µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.126mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.184mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.088mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.36mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.76mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.003mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.324mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.756mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 76mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 1.172g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.665g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.323g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.079g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 2.297g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.358g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
235%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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.