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Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw and mackerel

  • Fish, halibut, Atlantic, and Pacific, raw has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1, and copper than mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 746% more than fish, halibut, Atlantic, and Pacific, raw.
  • Fish, halibut, Atlantic, and Pacific, raw has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.1% 38% 6% 7.7% 9.8% 101% 8.9% 1.4% 249%
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 less SodiumSodium -18.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +881.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +308.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.2%
~equal in Potassium ~401mg

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.
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 0% 6.7% 12% 71% 13% 6.9% 122% 21% 126% 138% 0% 9% 34%
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% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1627.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.85mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 80%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.34 g
Other: 0 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 +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1239.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~5.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.292 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.471 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.29 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 -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1382.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 19µg 746%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.412mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 4.3g 27%
Fats 1.33g 17.81g 25%
Vitamin D 4.7µg 24%
Vitamin D 190IU 24%
Iron 0.16mg 1.57mg 18%
Magnesium 23mg 97mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.292g 4.176g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.471g 7.006g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.343mg 0.99mg 13%
Selenium 45.6µg 51.6µg 11%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Protein 18.56g 23.85g 11%
Calories 91kcal 262kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.159mg 9%
Cholesterol 49mg 75mg 9%
Copper 0.023mg 0.094mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.548mg 0.46mg 7%
Phosphorus 236mg 278mg 6%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.94mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 54µg 4%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.513mg 6.85mg 2%
Sodium 68mg 83mg 1%
Potassium 435mg 401mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.233mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.912mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.959mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.692mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.911mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.813mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.613mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.066g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.128g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.106g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
43%
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.884g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw
Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174200/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.

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