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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Eel

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 242% more.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Eel. Atlantic Mackerel has 0.312mg of Vitamin B2, while Eel has 0.051mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +431.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Copper +151.7%
Contains more Selenium +431.3%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%

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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Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2167.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2167.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.95
Equal in Water - 59.31
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Other +89.5%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.95
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.023
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.023

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Eel Opinion
Protein 18.6g 23.65g Eel
Fats 13.89g 14.95g Eel
Calories 205kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 12mg 26mg Eel
Iron 1.63mg 0.64mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 26mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 314mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 90mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.63mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.073mg 0.029mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 44.1µg 8.3µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.051mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 4.487mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.28mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.077mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.89µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.815mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.708mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.958mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 70mg 161mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 3.023g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.081g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.108g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.095g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.214g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
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 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.