Mackerel vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mackerel and liver
- Liver is higher than mackerel in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 357% higher.
- Mackerel has 91 times more sodium than liver. While mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, liver has only 49mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.
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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 | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +534% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +510.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1055.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +986.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +793.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1220.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5405µg | 595% |
| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 18.67µg | 278% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 17.92mg | 207% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 49mg | 191% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 2.196mg | 154% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 95% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 355mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.634mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 6.72mg | 51% |
| Folate | 15µg | 163µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.05g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 8.435mg | 32% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 4.4g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 1.41g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.258mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 0.63g | 19% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 18.5g | 26.02g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.57mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 150mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 67.5µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 14mg | 11% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 66mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 4401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.738g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.