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Rockfish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rockfish and Bluefish

  • Rockfish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Bluefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 193% more than Rockfish.
  • Bluefish has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Rockfish. Rockfish has 0.226mg of Vitamin B2, while Bluefish has 0.097mg.
  • Rockfish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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 +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Equal in Potassium - 477
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Equal in Potassium - 477

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 B2 +133%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 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 B2 +133%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2768.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +291.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Other +320.9%
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 +19.2%
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Other +320.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Bluefish Opinion
Protein 22.23g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 1.62g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 109kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 17mg 9mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.62mg Bluefish
Magnesium 33mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 248mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 467mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 89mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 0.43mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.041mg 0.068mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.097mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 10µg 2µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.288mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.835mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.188mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.106mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 61mg 76mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Bluefish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.172g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.358g Bluefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish 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
46%
Rockfish
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.752g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.