Atlantic mackerel vs Squid as food - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Atlantic mackerel and Squid as food?
- Atlantic mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B3, while Squid as food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus and Zinc.
- Atlantic mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 567% higher.
- Squid as food has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Atlantic mackerel. Atlantic mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid as food has 2.189mg.
- Atlantic mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+61.7%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Iron
+590.4%
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Calcium
+1100%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Copper
+961.7%
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Zinc
+268.1%
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Phosphorus
+108.6%
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Magnesium
+61.7%
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-88.8%
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Iron
+590.4%
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Calcium
+1100%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Copper
+961.7%
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Zinc
+268.1%
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Phosphorus
+108.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+835.3%
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Vitamin B3
+212.9%
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Vitamin B6
+70.4%
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Vitamin B12
+251.9%
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Vitamin C
+2025%
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Vitamin A
+275%
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Vitamin B2
+319.7%
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Folate
+1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
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Vitamin B1
+835.3%
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Vitamin B3
+212.9%
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Vitamin B6
+70.4%
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Vitamin B12
+251.9%
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Vitamin C
+2025%
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Vitamin A
+275%
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Vitamin B2
+319.7%
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Folate
+1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is
Vitamin Summary Score
235
110
Mineral Summary Score
44
167
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Protein
143%
195%
Carbohydrates
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2%
Fats
82%
6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugars | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
Which food is preferable in case of diets?
is better in case of low diet
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food contains less Sugars?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugars ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in vitamins. See charts below for detailed information.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"
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| Calories | 262 | 158 |
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| Protein | 23.85 | 32.48 |
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| Fats | 17.81 | 1.4 |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4 | 8.5 |
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| Carbs | 0 | 1.64 |
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| Cholesterol | 75 | 224 |
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| Iron | 1.57 | 10.84 |
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| Calcium | 15 | 180 |
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| Potassium | 401 | 637 |
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| Magnesium | 97 | 60 |
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| Fiber | 0 | 0 | |
| Copper | 0.094 | 0.998 |
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| Zinc | 0.94 | 3.46 |
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| Phosphorus | 278 | 580 |
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| Sodium | 83 | 744 |
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| Vitamin A | 180 | 675 |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159 | 0.017 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412 | 1.729 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85 | 2.189 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99 | 0.9 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46 | 0.27 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19 | 5.4 |
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| Folate | 2 | 24 |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176 | 0.236 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006 | 0.162 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3 | 0.268 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267 | 0.364 |
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| Threonine | 1.045 | 1.398 |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099 | 1.414 |
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| Leucine | 1.938 | 2.287 |
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| Lysine | 2.19 | 2.427 |
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| Methionine | 0.706 | 0.733 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931 | 1.164 |
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| Valine | 1.228 | 1.419 |
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| Histidine | 0.702 | 0.624 |
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