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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Roe

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, and Selenium.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Cholesterol 136% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Roe. While Atlantic Mackerel has 9.08mg of Vitamin B3, Roe has only 2.192mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, roe, 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 +111.7%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Equal in Potassium - 283
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Iron +111.7%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.2%
Equal in Potassium - 283

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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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.5%
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68.8%
Contains more Other +52.3%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 58.63
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +68.8%
Contains more Other +52.3%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 58.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 18.6g 28.62g Roe
Fats 13.89g 8.23g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 205kcal 204kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 28mg Roe
Iron 1.63mg 0.77mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 26mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 314mg 283mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 117mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.073mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 44.1µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 167IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.192mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.185mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.815mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.512mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.708mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.551mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.958mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.548mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 70mg 479mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.105g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 2.129g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.