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Mackerel vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and buttermilk different?

  • Mackerel is higher than buttermilk in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 491% more than buttermilk.
  • Mackerel contains 1006 times more vitamin D than buttermilk. Mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, while buttermilk contains 1IU.
  • Buttermilk is lower in cholesterol.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +809.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3570%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4660%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7700%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +474%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +458.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2752.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1405.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +109.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3175.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18718.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Buttermilk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.22µg 491%
Sodium 4450mg 190mg 185%
Selenium 73.4µg 2µg 130%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 1IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.033g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.88g 37%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.548g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 4mg 30%
Protein 18.5g 3.31g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.034mg 29%
Phosphorus 254mg 89mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.254g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.058mg 20%
Iron 1.4mg 0.05mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.05mg 16%
Choline 101.6mg 17.7mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 40kcal 13%
Magnesium 60mg 11mg 12%
Potassium 520mg 151mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.011mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.42mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 116mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 14µg 4%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.154mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.79g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.79g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.79g N/A
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
172%
Mackerel
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 4260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.