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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Atlantic Mackerel and Tilapia different?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Tilapia is higher in Selenium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 285% more than Tilapia.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 4 times more Vitamin D than Tilapia. Atlantic Mackerel contains 643IU of Vitamin D, while Tilapia contains 150IU.
  • Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, tilapia, 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 +136.2%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 204
Equal in Copper - 0.075
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 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Iron +136.2%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 204
Equal in Copper - 0.075

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +455.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
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 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +455.6%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +424.2%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +12.7%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +424.2%
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Tilapia Opinion
Protein 18.6g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 13.89g 2.65g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 128kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 14mg Tilapia
Iron 1.63mg 0.69mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 34mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 204mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 380mg Tilapia
Sodium 90mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.63mg 0.41mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.075mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.015mg 0.037mg Tilapia
Selenium 44.1µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 0.79mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 150IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 3.7µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.093mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 4.745mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.664mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.123mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 6µg Tilapia
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.86µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.9µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.815mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 1.512mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 1.708mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.551mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 0.958mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.548mg 0.585mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 70mg 57mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.94g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.13g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.005g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.06g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.955g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.