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Tilapia vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tilapia and Bluefish

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, while Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 182% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tilapia is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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 +55.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.068
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.068

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 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
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 +38.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Other - 6.23
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 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 +14.3%
Contains more Fats +105.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Other - 6.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Bluefish Opinion
Protein 26.15g 25.69g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 128kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 14mg 9mg Tilapia
Iron 0.69mg 0.62mg Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 204mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 380mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 56mg 77mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.075mg 0.068mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.027mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 46.8µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.067mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 6µg 2µg Tilapia
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.156mg 1.126mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.184mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.315mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.766mg 0.76mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 1.003mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.585mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 57mg 76mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 1.172g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 1.358g Bluefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia 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
47%
Tilapia
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.