Egg vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggs and mackerel different?
- Eggs are higher in copper, choline, and vitamin B2; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 454% higher.
- Eggs contain 20 times more copper than mackerel. While eggs contain 2mg of copper, mackerel contains only 0.1mg.
- Mackerel has less cholesterol.
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +1900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +312.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.3% |
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 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +189.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5056.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +981.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1152.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +339.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 1.11µg | 12µg | 454% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.1mg | 211% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 4450mg | 188% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 1006IU | 115% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 25.2µg | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 95mg | 93% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 73.4µg | 77% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 101.6mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 6.21g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.19mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.41mg | 22% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 25.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 3.3mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 7.148g | 18% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 18.5g | 12% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 520mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 254mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 47µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 8.32g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 2.38mg | 9% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 305kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 7.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
53%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 4326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.