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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +178%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Contains more Copper +19%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +178%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Contains more Copper +19%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +1534.1%
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +1534.1%
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

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
Protein 18.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 25.1g 20.94g Mackerel
Calories 305kcal 294kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 188mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 310mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.1mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.1mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 73.4µg 26.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 2IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.1µg 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
Folate 15µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.55µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 4.6µg 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
Cholesterol 95mg 97mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 8.83g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.51g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
212%
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.