Mackerel vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mackerel and lamb
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, lamb is richer in zinc and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 394% more.
- Mackerel contains 503 times more vitamin D than lamb. Mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, while lamb contains 2IU.
- Lamb contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +160.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1534.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.82g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 2.55µg | 394% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 72mg | 190% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 2IU | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.1µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 26.4µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.46mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.51g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 6.66mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 18.5g | 24.52g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 188mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 23mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 8.83g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.88mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 310mg | 6% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 20.94g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 8.82g | 1% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 93.7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
172%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.682g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 4378mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.