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Mackerel vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Chinook salmon?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Iron, yet Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 672% more.
  • Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. While Mackerel has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Chinook salmon has only 0.044mg.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 Iron +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +562%
Contains more Vitamin A +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +562%
Contains more Vitamin A +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.6%
Contains more Folate +1650%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +33.1%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 23.85g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 17.81g 13.38g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 231kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 1.57mg 0.91mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 278mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 401mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 83mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.94mg 0.56mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.053mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.044mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.154mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.865mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 2µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.87µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.045mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.938mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.19mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.706mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.228mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.702mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 75mg 85mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 5.742g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.662g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Chinook salmon
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
235%
Mackerel
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.962g)
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 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.