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Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered and Mackerel different?

  • Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is 36% higher.
  • Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered contains 6 times more Calcium than Mackerel. While Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered contains 84mg of Calcium, Mackerel contains only 15mg.
  • Mackerel has less Sodium.

Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 33% 25% 39% 57% 45% 37% 139% 120% 6.5% 287%
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 +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
~equal in Iron ~1.57mg
~equal in Selenium ~51.6µg

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 3.3% 8.1% 31% 66% 32% 74% 83% 53% 95% 2338% 0.25% 11% 52%
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 24.58 g
Fats: 12.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.7 g
Other: 3.35 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 +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more OtherOther +51.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.791 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.919 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 -33.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered Mackerel Opinion
Calories 217kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 24.58g 23.85g Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Fats 12.37g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Cholesterol 82mg 75mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 86IU Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Magnesium 46mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 84mg 15mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Potassium 447mg 401mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Iron 1.51mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.135mg 0.094mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Zinc 1.36mg 0.94mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Phosphorus 325mg 278mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Sodium 918mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 135IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 40µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.54mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Vitamin D 2.2µg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Manganese 0.05mg 0.02mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Selenium 52.6µg 51.6µg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Vitamin B1 0.126mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.319mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.402mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.413mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 18.7µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Folate 14µg 2µg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Choline 95mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Saturated Fat 2.791g 4.176g Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Monounsaturated Fat 5.112g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.919g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.267mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Threonine 1.078mg 1.045mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Isoleucine 1.133mg 1.099mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Leucine 1.998mg 1.938mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Lysine 2.258mg 2.19mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Methionine 0.728mg 0.706mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Phenylalanine 0.96mg 0.931mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Valine 1.266mg 1.228mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Histidine 0.724mg 0.702mg Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Omega-3 - EPA 0.97g 0.504g Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Omega-3 - DHA 1.179g 0.699g Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Omega-3 - DPA 0.075g 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered 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
219%
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered
Fish, herring, Atlantic, kippered is relatively richer in minerals
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, herring, Atlantic, kippered - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173668/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.