Butter vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Butter and Mackerel
- Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 493% more than Butter.
- Mackerel contains 15 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter. Butter contains 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel contains 47µg.
- Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Butter, without salt and Fish, mackerel, salted.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +525% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +958.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7240% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6958.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +440.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2076.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 305kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 81.11g | 25.1g |
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| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 215mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 520mg |
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| Iron | 0.02mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 4450mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2499IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 684µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 18.8mg | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 50.489g | 7.148g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.43g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 6.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 43.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 4439mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)