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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Catfish

  • Catfish contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 247% higher.
  • Catfish contains 64 times less Vitamin D than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel contains 643IU of Vitamin D, while Catfish contains 10IU.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Catfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
7
:
3
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +482.1%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +482.1%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Zinc - 0.58

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
11
:
1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
Atlantic 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.44
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%

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 Catfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Catfish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 18.44g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 7.19g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 144kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 9mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.28mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 23mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 247mg Catfish
Potassium 314mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 90mg 119mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.58mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.039mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.018mg Catfish
Selenium 44.1µg 9.9µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 2IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.97mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 10IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.024mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.1mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.811mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.177mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 12µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.78µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 2.5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.22mg Catfish
Threonine 0.815mg 0.833mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.82mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.396mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.677mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.539mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.735mg Catfish
Valine 0.958mg 0.894mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.404mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 1.586g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.069g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.02g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.018g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 3.115g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.354g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.