Mackerel vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mackerel and atlantic Mackerel
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, atlantic Mackerel is higher in vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 429% more than atlantic Mackerel.
- Atlantic Mackerel has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.
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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 | +27.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 8.71µg | 429% |
| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 643IU | 80% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 9.08mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 44.1µg | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.85g | 18.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 217mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.312mg | 8% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 13.89g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 3.35g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.399mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 3.257g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 5.456g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.856mg | 3% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 205kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 314mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.176mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 50µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.815mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 1.401g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.212g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
143%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.