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Mullet fish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mullet fish and Bluefish

  • Mullet fish is higher in Iron, and Copper, yet Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 249% more than Mullet fish.
  • Mullet fish contains 3 times more Calcium than Bluefish. While Mullet fish contains 31mg of Calcium, Bluefish contains only 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +127.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Potassium - 477
Equal in Sodium - 77
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +127.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Potassium - 477
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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2388%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2388%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.464

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Other - 6.23
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +12.6%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Other - 6.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish Bluefish
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 Mullet fish Bluefish Opinion
Protein 24.81g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 4.86g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 150kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 31mg 9mg Mullet fish
Iron 1.41mg 0.62mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 244mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 458mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 71mg 77mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.141mg 0.068mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 141IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.067mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.097mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.464mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 2µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.088mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.016mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.278mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.278mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 63mg 76mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.172g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.079g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mullet 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
32%
Mullet fish
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.