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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Mackerel

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B3, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 429% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Sodium - 83
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Sodium - 83

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Other +28%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Other +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.4%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Mackerel Opinion
Protein 18.6g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 1.57mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.159mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 6.85mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 1µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 75mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 4.176g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.699g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.504g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.106g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.