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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Yellowtail

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium, while Yellowtail has more Potassium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 311% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.312mg of Vitamin B2, while Yellowtail contains 0.051mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 0.67
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 0.67
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 A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.718
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.718

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 18.6g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 13.89g 6.72g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 187kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 1.63mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 201mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 90mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.63mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.073mg 0.058mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Yellowtail
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 167IU 104IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 31µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.175mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.051mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 8.718mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.681mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.185mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 4µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.25µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.815mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.512mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.708mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.551mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.958mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.548mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 70mg 71mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.