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Crayfish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crayfish and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Crayfish has more Copper, and Manganese, however, Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 273% more.
  • Crayfish has 35 times more Manganese than Atlantic Mackerel. Crayfish has 0.522mg of Manganese, while Atlantic Mackerel has 0.015mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Crayfish
Crayfish
5
:
5
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Copper +838.4%
Contains more Manganese +3380%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 314
Equal in Sodium - 90
Crayfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 32% 24% 116% 27% 13% 48% 229% 69% 201%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +179.4%
Contains more Copper +838.4%
Contains more Manganese +3380%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 314
Equal in Sodium - 90

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.
Crayfish
Crayfish
2
:
10
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.52
Crayfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 30% 0% 3% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 33% 269% 1%
Atlantic Mackerel
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 Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crayfish
Crayfish
1
:
3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Crayfish
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Atlantic Mackerel
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 +24.9%
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.5%
Contains more Other +48.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crayfish
Crayfish
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.8%
Crayfish
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crayfish Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Crayfish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 16.77g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 1.2g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 82kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 60mg 12mg Crayfish
Iron 0.83mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 33mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 270mg 217mg Crayfish
Potassium 296mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 94mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 1.76mg 0.63mg Crayfish
Copper 0.685mg 0.073mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.522mg 0.015mg Crayfish
Selenium 36.7µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 50IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.5mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Crayfish
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.28mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 44µg 1µg Crayfish
Vitamin B12 2.15µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.208mg Crayfish
Threonine 0.676mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.811mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.329mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.457mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.472mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.706mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.786mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.341mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 133mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.181g 3.257g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.047g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.244g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crayfish Atlantic Mackerel
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
39%
Crayfish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Crayfish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.