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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Smoked salmon

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Smoked salmon is higher in Copper.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 227% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Smoked salmon. While Atlantic Mackerel has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, Smoked salmon has only 0.023mg.
  • Smoked salmon has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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
8
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Contains more Copper +215.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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
9
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 17.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 17.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
2
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.28
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
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Fats +221.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Smoked salmon Opinion
Protein 18.6g 18.28g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 4.32g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 117kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 11mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.85mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 18mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 164mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 175mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 672mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.31mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.015mg 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 44.1µg 32.4µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 87IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 26µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1.35mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 16.1µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.101mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 4.72mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.278mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 3.26µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.205mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.801mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.842mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.486mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.679mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.541mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.714mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.942mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.538mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.267g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.183g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.073g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 2.023g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.995g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.