Duck meat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between duck meat and mackerel?
- Duck meat is higher in copper and iron, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 779% more.
- Duck meat has 2 times more copper than mackerel. While duck meat has 0.227mg of copper, mackerel has only 0.094mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
We used Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 IronIron | +72% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +506.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158% |
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 AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +518.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.8% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 19µg | 779% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 51.6µg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 4.176g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.46mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 97mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 278mg | 17% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 17.81g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.094mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 7.006g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.57mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 6.85mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.412mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 23.85g | 10% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 0.94mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 401mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 262kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 54µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.494g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.