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Mackerel vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Turkey meat

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 749% more than Turkey meat.
  • Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey meat. While Mackerel has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey meat has only 0.045mg.
  • Turkey meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 +44%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.093
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% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +44%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.8%
Equal in Calcium - 14
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.948
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 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.948

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Other +956.3%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Other +956.3%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Protein 23.85g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 17.81g 7.39g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 0.06g Turkey meat
Calories 262kcal 189kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 14mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 1.09mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 30mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 223mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 239mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 103mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.094mg 0.093mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 29.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 39IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.045mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.281mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.948mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 2µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.02µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.045mg 1.004mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.796mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.925mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.706mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.903mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.902mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 75mg 109mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.101g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.005g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.008g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.008g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.647g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.119g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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