Crayfish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crayfish and mackerel
- Crayfish has more copper and manganese; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 702% more than crayfish.
- Crayfish has 26 times more manganese than mackerel. While crayfish has 0.522mg of manganese, mackerel has only 0.02mg.
- Mackerel has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +628.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2510% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +384.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +505.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +783.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +49% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1384.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2771.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1071.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 19µg | 702% |
| Copper | 0.685mg | 0.094mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.46mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 6.85mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 36.7µg | 51.6µg | 27% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 17.81g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.412mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.522mg | 0.02mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 75mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.181g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.244g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.77g | 23.85g | 14% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 1.57mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 262kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.99mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 0.94mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 401mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 278mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 83mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.676mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.329mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.786mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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