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Chinook salmon vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinook salmon and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 243% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 35 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. Chinook salmon has 35µg of Folate, while Atlantic Mackerel has 1µg.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
7
:
3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
6
:
6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +197%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Atlantic Mackerel
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +197%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
1
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 25.72g 18.6g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 231kcal 205kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 12mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 122mg 76mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 217mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 314mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 90mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 167IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 50µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.4mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 9.08mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.399mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.208mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.815mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.857mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.512mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.708mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.551mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.726mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.958mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.548mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.214g 3.257g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.898g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.212g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 5.456g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
68%
Chinook salmon
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.