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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Mahimahi

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Mahimahi is richer in Potassium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 334% more than Mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has 16 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel has 3.35g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Mahimahi has 0.211g.
  • Mahimahi contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, mahimahi, 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 +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Equal in Other - 4.16
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Equal in Other - 4.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1487.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1487.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

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 Mahimahi
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Mahimahi Opinion
Protein 18.6g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 13.89g 0.9g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 109kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 19mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.63mg 1.45mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 183mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 90mg 113mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.59mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.053mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Mahimahi
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 167IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 62µg Mahimahi
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 0.023mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.085mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 7.429mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 1µg 6µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.69µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 0.815mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.512mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.708mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.551mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 0.958mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.548mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 70mg 94mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.241g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.113g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.026g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.012g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.155g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.211g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Mahimahi
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
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.