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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Wolffish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Wolffish

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Wolffish is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 265% more than Wolffish.
  • Wolffish has 14 times less Iron than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel has 1.63mg of Iron, while Wolffish has 0.12mg.
  • Wolffish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Copper +97.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -17.4%
Contains more Copper +97.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
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 26% 0% 0% 0% 53% 23% 49% 40% 107% 5% 294% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +353.9%
Contains more Other +1366.7%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Water +16.8%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more Fats +353.9%
Contains more Other +1366.7%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Water +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Wolffish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 22.44g Wolffish
Fats 13.89g 3.06g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 123kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 8mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 256mg Wolffish
Potassium 314mg 385mg Wolffish
Sodium 90mg 109mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 1mg Wolffish
Copper 0.073mg 0.037mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Wolffish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Wolffish
Vitamin A 167IU 433IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 130µg Wolffish
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.208mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.097mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.598mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.658mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.462mg Wolffish
Folate 1µg 6µg Wolffish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.35µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.251mg Wolffish
Threonine 0.815mg 0.984mg Wolffish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.034mg Wolffish
Leucine 1.512mg 1.824mg Wolffish
Lysine 1.708mg 2.061mg Wolffish
Methionine 0.551mg 0.664mg Wolffish
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.876mg Wolffish
Valine 0.958mg 1.156mg Wolffish
Histidine 0.548mg 0.661mg Wolffish
Cholesterol 70mg 59mg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.468g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.405g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.393g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.055g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 1.072g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.083g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
49%
Wolffish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
49%
Wolffish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wolffish
Wolffish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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 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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.