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Haddock vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Haddock and Mackerel

  • 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.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Haddock is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, haddock, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 8% 19% 120% 31% 35% 11% 9% 2% 173%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
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 - 15
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 Folate +550%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +550%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Haddock Mackerel
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
43%
Haddock
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Haddock
64%
Mackerel

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. Haddock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174198/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.