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Mackerel vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Abalone

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, and Copper.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 763% more than Abalone.
  • Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Abalone. While Mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, Abalone has only 1.9mg.
  • Abalone has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +142%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
~equal in Zinc ~0.95mg
~equal in Selenium ~51.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0.3% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2653.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +162.7%
Contains more OtherOther +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.676 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Abalone Opinion
Calories 262kcal 189kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 19.63g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 6.78g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.8mg Abalone
Net carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Carbs 0g 11.05g Abalone
Cholesterol 75mg 94mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 56mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 37mg Abalone
Potassium 401mg 284mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 3.8mg Abalone
Copper 0.094mg 0.228mg Abalone
Zinc 0.94mg 0.95mg Abalone
Phosphorus 278mg 217mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 591mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 5IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.07mg Abalone
Selenium 51.6µg 51.8µg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.9mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.69µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 14µg Abalone
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.646g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.741g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.676g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.224mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.838mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.854mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.386mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.433mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.441mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.715mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.86mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.378mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.054g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.046g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Abalone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
217%
Mackerel
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Abalone
Abalone is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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/175120/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.