Atlantic Mackerel vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between atlantic Mackerel and shad
- Atlantic Mackerel has more vitamin B12 and magnesium, while shad has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 357% higher.
- Shad contains 2 times less magnesium than atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel contains 76mg of magnesium, while shad contains 38mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in atlantic Mackerel is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, shad, american, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
Protein:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.1% |
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Water
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 0.14µg | 357% |
| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 643IU | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 349mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.257g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.456g | 14% | |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 10.769mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 38mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Protein | 18.6g | 21.71g | 6% |
| Fats | 13.89g | 17.65g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 492mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.462mg | 5% |
| Folate | 1µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 252kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.708mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.958mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | N/A |
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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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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