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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Burbot?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Burbot is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 325% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 16 times more Saturated Fat than Burbot. Atlantic Mackerel has 3.257g of Saturated Fat, while Burbot has 0.209g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +250.7%
Contains more Manganese +5880%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.4%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Copper +250.7%
Contains more Manganese +5880%

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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Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Equal in Folate - 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1235.6%
Contains more Other +401.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Water +15.5%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +1235.6%
Contains more Other +401.3%
Contains more Protein +33.1%
Contains more Water +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +779.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3109.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +779.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Burbot Opinion
Protein 18.6g 24.76g Burbot
Fats 13.89g 1.04g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 115kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 64mg Burbot
Iron 1.63mg 1.15mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 41mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 256mg Burbot
Potassium 314mg 518mg Burbot
Sodium 90mg 124mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.97mg Burbot
Copper 0.073mg 0.256mg Burbot
Manganese 0.015mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 44.1µg 16.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 17IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.172mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.973mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.173mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.346mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.92µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.277mg Burbot
Threonine 0.815mg 1.085mg Burbot
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.141mg Burbot
Leucine 1.512mg 2.012mg Burbot
Lysine 1.708mg 2.274mg Burbot
Methionine 0.551mg 0.733mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.966mg Burbot
Valine 0.958mg 1.275mg Burbot
Histidine 0.548mg 0.729mg Burbot
Cholesterol 70mg 77mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.209g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.123g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.09g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.033g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.17g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.381g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Burbot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burbot
Burbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burbot
Burbot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.