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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Chinook salmon?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Chinook salmon is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 243% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinook salmon. Atlantic Mackerel has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinook salmon has 0.044mg.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
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7
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +79.1%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
6
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +197%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +197%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6
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
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.38
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
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2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.214
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.742

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Chinook salmon Opinion
Protein 18.6g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.89g 13.38g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 12mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 1.63mg 0.91mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 217mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 314mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 90mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.63mg 0.56mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.053mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 167IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.044mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.154mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 1µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.87µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.815mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.512mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.708mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.551mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.958mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.548mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 70mg 85mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.727g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 2.662g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $8)
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.
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.