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Ling fish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ling fish and Bluefish?

  • Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 232% more.
  • Bluefish contains 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Ling fish. Ling fish contains 0.231mg of Vitamin B2, while Bluefish contains 0.097mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +33.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Equal in Potassium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +33.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Equal in Potassium - 477
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
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 B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +856.9%
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% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +856.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Fats +563.4%
Contains more Other +555.8%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Fats +563.4%
Contains more Other +555.8%
Equal in Protein - 25.69

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ling fish Bluefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ling fish Bluefish Opinion
Protein 24.35g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 0.82g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 111kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 44mg 9mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.62mg Ling fish
Magnesium 81mg 42mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 486mg 477mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 1mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.141mg 0.068mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.027mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 115IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.067mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.097mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 8µg 2µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.979mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.254mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 51mg 76mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 1.172g Ling fish
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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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Bluefish
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
28%
Ling fish
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.