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Eel vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eel and Mackerel

  • Eel has more Vitamin A, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 671% more than Eel.
  • Eel has 21 times more Vitamin A than Mackerel. While Eel has 1137µg of Vitamin A, Mackerel has only 54µg.
  • Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +145.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +521.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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.
Eel
Eel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +707.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +557.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Mackerel Opinion
Calories 236kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.65g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 14.95g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.4mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 75mg Mackerel
Magnesium 26mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 26mg 15mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 0.64mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.029mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.94mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 278mg Mackerel
Sodium 65mg 83mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 180IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 54µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.159mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 19µg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 2µg Eel
Saturated Fat 3.023g 4.176g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 7.006g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.037mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.171mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.218mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
60%
Eel
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.