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Catfish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Catfish and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Catfish contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 247% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +482.1%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +345.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +482.1%
Contains more Magnesium +230.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.4%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +345.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +5266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Other - 3.96
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 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 Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +93.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Catfish Atlantic Mackerel
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 18.44g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 7.19g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 144kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 9mg 12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 0.28mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 23mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 247mg 217mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 314mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.58mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.039mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.018mg 0.015mg Catfish
Selenium 9.9µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 2IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.97mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 10IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.3µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 12µg 1µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.208mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.815mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.396mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.677mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.539mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.726mg Catfish
Valine 0.894mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.404mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 66mg 70mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.257g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

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Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.