Mackerel vs Salmon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Salmon?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Salmon is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 368% higher.
- Mackerel has 101 times more Sodium than Salmon. Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, while Salmon has 44mg.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+106.9%
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Phosphorus
+27%
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Zinc
+71.9%
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Sodium
-99%
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Copper
+150%
Equal in Potassium - 490
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+106.9%
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Phosphorus
+27%
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Zinc
+71.9%
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-99%
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Copper
+150%
Equal in Potassium - 490
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+292.5%
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Vitamin B12
+277.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1030%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+138.2%
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Vitamin B6
+99.5%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin A
+292.5%
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Vitamin B12
+277.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1030%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+138.2%
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Vitamin B6
+99.5%
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Folate
+66.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+295.9%
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Other
+151.9%
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Water
+59.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
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Fats
+295.9%
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+151.9%
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+59.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+295.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144.6%
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Saturated Fat
-86.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+295.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144.6%
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Saturated Fat
-86.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.5g | 19.84g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 6.34g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 142kcal |
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Calcium | 66mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 490mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 44mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.64mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 12µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.226mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 7.86mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.818mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 25µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 3.18µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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Threonine | 0.87mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.914mg |
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Leucine | 1.613mg |
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Lysine | 1.822mg |
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Methionine | 0.587mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.775mg |
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Valine | 1.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.584mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 55mg |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.981g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 1.115g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.321g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.287g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 2.103g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 2.539g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%

83%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 4406mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.167g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.