Mackerel vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mackerel and turkey meat?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E, and potassium, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 458% higher.
- Mackerel has 67 times more vitamin D than turkey meat. Mackerel has 1006IU of vitamin D, while turkey meat has 15IU.
- Turkey meat contains less sodium.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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 | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1076.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2691.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.02µg | 458% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 103mg | 189% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 15IU | 124% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.4µg | 124% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 29.8µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 9.573mg | 39% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 7.39g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 2.119g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 2.155g | 23% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 28.55g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.616mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 2.647g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 239mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.281mg | 7% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 189kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 109mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 87.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.993g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.