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Yellowtail vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellowtail and Bluefish

  • Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bluefish is 207% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Bluefish. Yellowtail contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Bluefish contains 0.067mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 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 +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.62mg
~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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +397.6%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 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 ProteinProtein +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.64g
~equal in Other ~6.23g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Bluefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Yellowtail Bluefish Opinion
Calories 187kcal 159kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 25.69g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 5.44g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 76mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 29mg 9mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg 477mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.62mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.068mg Bluefish
Zinc 0.67mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 201mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 50mg 77mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 31µg 138µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.067mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 7.247mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Folate 4µg 2µg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 1.172g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.288mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.126mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.184mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 2.088mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.36mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.76mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.003mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.324mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.756mg Yellowtail
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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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.