Atlantic Mackerel vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Butterfish?
- Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Butterfish is higher in Phosphorus.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 287% more.
- Atlantic Mackerel has 3 times more Iron than Butterfish. While Atlantic Mackerel has 1.63mg of Iron, Butterfish has only 0.64mg.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Iron
+154.7%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Sodium
-21.1%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.9%
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Potassium
+53.2%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Manganese
+26.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Iron
+154.7%
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Magnesium
+137.5%
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Sodium
-21.1%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Phosphorus
+41.9%
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Potassium
+53.2%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Manganese
+26.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.069
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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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Vitamin A
+53.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.5%
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Vitamin B2
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+57.4%
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Vitamin B6
+15.3%
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Vitamin B12
+376%
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Folate
+1600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin A
+53.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.5%
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Vitamin B2
+62.5%
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Vitamin B3
+57.4%
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Vitamin B6
+15.3%
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Vitamin B12
+376%
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Folate
+1600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+35.1%
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+435.1%
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Protein
+19.1%
Equal in Water - 66.83
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
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0.74 g
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Fats
+35.1%
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+435.1%
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Protein
+19.1%
Equal in Water - 66.83
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.6g | 22.15g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 10.28g |
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| Calories | 205kcal | 187kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 90mg | 114mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 109IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 643IU |
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| Vitamin D | 16.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 5.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.346mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 1.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.971mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 1.021mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.801mg |
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| Lysine | 1.708mg | 2.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.656mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.865mg |
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| Valine | 0.958mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.652mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 83mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.257g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins