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Milk vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Mackerel different?

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Milk.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 772% higher.
  • Milk has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Milk
Milk
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Iron +5133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Iron +5133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +781.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +840%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%

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.
Milk
Milk
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Protein +607.7%
Contains more Fats +1736.1%
Contains more Other +576%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Mackerel
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Protein +607.7%
Contains more Fats +1736.1%
Contains more Other +576%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2429.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12185.7%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2429.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12185.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Protein 3.37g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.97g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 4.99g 0g Milk
Calories 42kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 5.2g Mackerel
Calcium 125mg 15mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 11mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 95mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 150mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 44mg 83mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.01mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.003mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 3.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 196IU 180IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 54µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 2µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.143mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.174mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.319mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.282mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.088mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.22mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.101mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 5mg 75mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 4.176g Milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Milk
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.