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Milkfish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milkfish and Bluefish

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 123% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 9 times less Folate than Milkfish. Milkfish contains 18µg of Folate, while Bluefish contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, 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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +622.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +51.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.027mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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 0% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.464mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 FatsFats +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
~equal in Protein ~25.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.64g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Bluefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Milkfish Bluefish Opinion
Calories 190kcal 159kcal Milkfish
Protein 26.32g 25.69g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 5.44g Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 76mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 65mg 9mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 0.41mg 0.62mg Bluefish
Copper 0.044mg 0.068mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.05mg 1.04mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 92mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 109IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 33µg 138µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 7.247mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.464mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Folate 18µg 2µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 1.172g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.288mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 1.126mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.184mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 2.088mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 2.36mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.76mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 1.003mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.324mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.756mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish Bluefish
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
59%
Milkfish
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.