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Mackerel vs. Haddock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Haddock

  • Haddock contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 703% higher.
  • Haddock contains 38 times less Saturated Fat than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Haddock contains 0.111g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, haddock, 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 Iron +647.6%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
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 5% 8% 19% 120% 31% 35% 11% 9% 2% 173%
Contains more Iron +647.6%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +261.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 278

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 A +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792%
Contains more Folate +550%
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 4% 11% 18% 0% 6% 16% 78% 30% 76% 10% 267% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792%
Contains more Folate +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3138.2%
Contains more Water +49.5%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
20% 80%
Protein: 19.99 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3138.2%
Contains more Water +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9367.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2007.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
29% 19% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.204 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9367.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2007.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Haddock Opinion
Protein 23.85g 19.99g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.55g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 90kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 14mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.21mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 26mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 278mg
Potassium 401mg 351mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 261mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.026mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 31.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 62IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 21µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.55mg Haddock
Vitamin D 23IU Haddock
Vitamin D 0.6µg Haddock
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.023mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.069mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.119mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.494mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.327mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 13µg Haddock
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.13µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Haddock
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 1.015mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.067mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.882mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.126mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.686mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.904mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.193mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.682mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 66mg Haddock
Trans Fat 0.005g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.111g Haddock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.109g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.051g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.006g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.074g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.204g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Haddock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Haddock
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
43%
Haddock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
41%
Haddock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Haddock
Haddock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Haddock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174198/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.