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Butterfish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterfish and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Butterfish is higher in Phosphorus, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 287% more.
  • Butterfish has 17 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. While Butterfish has 17µg of Folate, Atlantic Mackerel has only 1µg.

We used Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types in this article.

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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 +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +154.7%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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 Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +376%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Contains more Other +435.1%
Equal in Water - 63.55
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
Contains more Other +435.1%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterfish Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 22.15g 18.6g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 187kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 28mg 12mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 32mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 308mg 217mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 314mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.99mg 0.63mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Butterfish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 17µg 1µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.208mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.815mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.857mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.512mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.708mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.551mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.726mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.958mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.548mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g Butterfish
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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Butterfish Atlantic Mackerel
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
47%
Butterfish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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

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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.