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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Tuna?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 265% more.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Atlantic Mackerel has 3.257g of Saturated Fat, Tuna has only 0.205g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +145.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +145.4%

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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Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +705%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +705%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2254.2%
Contains more Other +209.4%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Equal in Water - 68.98
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2254.2%
Contains more Other +209.4%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1814.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Tuna Opinion
Protein 18.6g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 13.89g 0.59g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 130kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.92mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 42mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 314mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 90mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.63mg 0.45mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.043mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 167IU 65IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 22µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.29mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 82IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.134mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.137mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.334mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.35µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.815mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.512mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.708mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.551mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.958mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.548mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 70mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.105g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.015g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.005g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.138g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.175g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.