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Mackerel vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Veal

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Magnesium, while Veal has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 447% more than Veal.
  • The amount of Sodium in Veal is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Veal, ground, 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.
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Veal
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +435.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +251.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +435.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +251.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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.
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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +844.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39
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%
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% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1486.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +844.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains more Fats +232%
Contains more Other +930.8%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +55.3%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +232%
Contains more Other +930.8%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1029.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1029.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Veal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Veal Opinion
Protein 18.5g 24.38g Veal
Fats 25.1g 7.56g Mackerel
Calories 305kcal 172kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 24mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 217mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 337mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 1.1mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.1mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 73.4µg 13.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.39mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 11µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.27µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 95mg 103mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.04g Veal
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 2.84g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.55g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 4367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.