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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 3.6% 28% 61% 24% 17% 93% 12% 2% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Selenium ~41.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 17% 30% 242% 44% 72% 170% 51% 92% 1089% 13% 0.75% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +392.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +625.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +85.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.35 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.2µg 313%
Vitamin D 16.1µg 81%
Vitamin D 643IU 80%
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.081mg 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 13mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.07mg 19%
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 6.7mg 15%
Sodium 90mg 402mg 14%
Magnesium 76mg 19mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.26mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.031mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.52mg 10%
Iron 1.63mg 1mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.145mg 8%
Saturated fat 3.257g 1.544g 8%
Fats 13.89g 9.26g 7%
Phosphorus 217mg 178mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.456g 2.887g 6%
Selenium 44.1µg 41.2µg 5%
Protein 18.6g 16.04g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 4.122g 5%
Potassium 314mg 178mg 4%
Vitamin K 5µg 4%
Vitamin A 50µg 24µg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.41g 3%
Folate 1µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.2mg 2%
Calories 205kcal 187kcal 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.56mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.815mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.512mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.708mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.958mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.548mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
143%
Atlantic Mackerel
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.