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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Atlantic Mackerel and Milkfish different?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, while Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 227% more than Milkfish.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Milkfish. Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, while Milkfish contains 0.016mg.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 208
Equal in Sodium - 92
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 208
Equal in Sodium - 92

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 A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.256
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.256
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Equal in Water - 62.63
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Equal in Water - 62.63

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Milkfish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 13.89g 8.63g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 190kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 1.63mg 0.41mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 374mg Milkfish
Sodium 90mg 92mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Copper 0.073mg 0.044mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 44.1µg 16.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 109IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 33µg 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 0.016mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.069mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 8.256mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 1µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 3.27µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.815mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.512mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.708mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.551mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.958mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.548mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 70mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 3.257g Milkfish
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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Atlantic Mackerel Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.