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Mackerel vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Butter

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Butter has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 785% more.
  • Mackerel has 163 times more Vitamin B3 than Butter. Mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Butter has 0.042mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Butter, without salt.

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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 Iron +7750%
Contains more Magnesium +4750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1058.3%
Contains more Potassium +1570.8%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Copper +487.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +5060%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +7750%
Contains more Magnesium +4750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1058.3%
Contains more Potassium +1570.8%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Copper +487.5%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +5060%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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.
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Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11076.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1288.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11076.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1288.3%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2705.9%
Contains more Water +196.9%
Contains more Other +12575%
Contains more Fats +355.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +2705.9%
Contains more Water +196.9%
Contains more Other +12575%
Contains more Fats +355.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.4%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Butter Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.06g Butter
Protein 23.85g 0.85g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 0g 0.06g Butter
Calories 262kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 24mg Butter
Iron 1.57mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 2mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 24mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 24mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0.94mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.016mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.004mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.034mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.003mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 3µg Butter
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.17µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.038mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.051mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.083mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.067mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.021mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.041mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.057mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.023mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 215mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 50.489g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.01g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
235%
Mackerel
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 46.313g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
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/175120/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.