Mackerel vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and burbot?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and magnesium, yet burbot is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 753% more.
- Mackerel has 20 times more saturated fat than burbot. While mackerel has 4.176g of saturated fat, burbot has only 0.209g.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 | +136.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +326.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +172.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4385% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1965.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1612.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +541.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
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Protein
~24.76g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4021.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1028.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.92µg | 753% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 16.2µg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.897mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.973mg | 30% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 1.04g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.381g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.429mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.209g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.172mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.17g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 41mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 115kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.15mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 256mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 518mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 24.76g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.085mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.012mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.274mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.733mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.966mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.275mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.09g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.123g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burbot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.