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Croaker vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Croaker and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Croaker is higher in Folate, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 275% more.
  • Croaker has 34 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. While Croaker has 34µg of Folate, Atlantic Mackerel has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Atlantic Mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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.
Croaker
Croaker
3
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6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 314
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Iron +89.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Potassium - 314

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.
Croaker
Croaker
1
:
11
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.8%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
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 Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +314.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
1
:
4
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
0
:
3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 12.67g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 205kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 12mg Croaker
Iron 0.86mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 42mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 217mg
Potassium 340mg 314mg Croaker
Sodium 348mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.52mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.065mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.08mg 0.015mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 75IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 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 0.09mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 34µg 1µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.208mg
Threonine 0.788mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.847mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.48mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.571mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.525mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.726mg Croaker
Valine 0.947mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.525mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 84mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.476g 3.257g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croaker Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
44%
Croaker
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.219g)
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 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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.