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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Ling fish

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Ling fish is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 336% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Ling fish. Atlantic Mackerel contains 9.08mg of Vitamin B3, while Ling fish contains 2.801mg.
  • Ling fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, ling, 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
2
:
8
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
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%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 81
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
11
:
1
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1240%
Contains more Folate +700%
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1240%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +1593.9%
Contains more Other +316.8%
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.3%
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
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +1593.9%
Contains more Other +316.8%
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.3%

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 Ling fish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Ling fish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 13.89g 0.82g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 111kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 1.63mg 0.83mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 217mg 254mg Ling fish
Potassium 314mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 90mg 173mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.073mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 167IU 115IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 35µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.127mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.231mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.801mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.369mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.351mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.65µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.815mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.512mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.708mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.551mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.958mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.548mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 70mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.257g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Ling fish
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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
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

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.