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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Crayfish

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Crayfish has more Copper, and Manganese.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 273% more.
  • Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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
5
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5
Crayfish
Crayfish
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Copper +838.4%
Contains more Manganese +3380%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Sodium - 94
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Crayfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 32% 24% 116% 27% 13% 48% 229% 69% 201%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Copper +838.4%
Contains more Manganese +3380%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Sodium - 94

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
10
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2
Crayfish
Crayfish
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.5
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%
Crayfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 30% 0% 3% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 33% 269% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
1
Crayfish
Crayfish
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.77
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
Crayfish
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 16.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
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1
Crayfish
Crayfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Crayfish
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

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 Crayfish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Crayfish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 16.77g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 1.2g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 82kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 60mg Crayfish
Iron 1.63mg 0.83mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 33mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 270mg Crayfish
Potassium 314mg 296mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 94mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Copper 0.073mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 44.1µg 36.7µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 50IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 15µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1.5mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 0IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.05mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.085mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.28mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.58mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.076mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 44µg Crayfish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.15µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.234mg Crayfish
Threonine 0.815mg 0.676mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.811mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.329mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.457mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.472mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.706mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.786mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.341mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 133mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.181g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.047g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.119g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.244g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.367g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Crayfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.