Mackerel vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mackerel and Pork
- Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin E , however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 471% more.
- Mackerel contains 72 times more Sodium than Pork. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +114.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +37% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +117.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 | +2142.9% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +720.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1838.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1614.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4285% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +80.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1405.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 305kcal | 242kcal | |
Protein | 18.5g | 27.32g | |
Fats | 25.1g | 13.92g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 80mg | |
Vitamin D | 1006IU | 53IU | |
Magnesium | 60mg | 28mg | |
Calcium | 66mg | 19mg | |
Potassium | 520mg | 423mg | |
Iron | 1.4mg | 0.87mg | |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.073mg | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.39mg | |
Phosphorus | 254mg | 246mg | |
Sodium | 4450mg | 62mg | |
Vitamin A | 157IU | 7IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.29mg | |
Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 1.3µg | |
Manganese | 0.009mg | ||
Selenium | 73.4µg | 45.3µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.877mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.321mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.037mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.464mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0µg | |
Folate | 15µg | 5µg | |
Choline | 101.6mg | 93.9mg | |
Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 5.23g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 6.19g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.2g | |
Tryptophan | 0.338mg | ||
Threonine | 1.234mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.26mg | ||
Leucine | 2.177mg | ||
Lysine | 2.446mg | ||
Methionine | 0.712mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | ||
Valine | 1.473mg | ||
Histidine | 1.067mg | ||
Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 4388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.