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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Tuna salad

  • Atlantic Mackerel is richer than Tuna salad in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 313% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Tuna salad. Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, while Tuna salad contains 0.031mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 +63%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 41.2
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Copper +98.6%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 41.2

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 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +625.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +85.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 63.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 18.6g 16.04g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 9.26g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 205kcal 187kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 1.63mg 1mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 19mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 178mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 178mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 402mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.56mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 44.1µg 41.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 97IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 24µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.031mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.07mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 6.7mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.26mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.081mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.18mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.701mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.739mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.293mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.457mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.47mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.626mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.824mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.467mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 3.257g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.055g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.014g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 2.887g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.713g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.