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Skipjack tuna vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Bluefish different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 168% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Calcium than Bluefish. While Skipjack tuna contains 37mg of Calcium, Bluefish contains only 9mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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 +311.1%
Contains more IronIron +158.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Potassium ~477mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~291mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +665%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +184%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +321.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +845.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Bluefish Opinion
Calories 132kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Protein 28.21g 25.69g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 5.44g Bluefish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 76mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 42mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 9mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 477mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.62mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.068mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.04mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 47mg 77mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 18µg 138µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.097mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 7.247mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.464mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Folate 10µg 2µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 1.172g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.288mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.126mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.184mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.088mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.36mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.76mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.003mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.324mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.756mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.752g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Bluefish
Bluefish is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.