Mackerel vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Butter
- Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 493% more than Butter.
- Butter has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +525% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +958.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6958.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +440.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1491.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2076.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +181.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 305kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 18.5g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 81.11g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 215mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 2.32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 101.6mg | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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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
200%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 43.341g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 4439mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)