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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.
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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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.
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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~93.7mg

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1534.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
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.
Mackerel Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Lamb Opinion
Calories 305kcal 294kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 25.1g 20.94g Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 97mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 2IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 310mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.1mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 1.1mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 254mg 188mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 73.4µg 26.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.55µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 4.6µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 101.6mg 93.7mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 8.83g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.51g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
200%
Mackerel
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.682g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 4378mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.