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.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +4750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1570.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +487.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +944.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1058.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5060% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11076.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2705.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12575% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +355.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.17µg | 785% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 50.489g | 211% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 81.11g | 97% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 1µg | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 684µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 215mg | 47% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 0.85g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.042mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 23.43g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 24mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.003mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.034mg | 29% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 717kcal | 23% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.02mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.11mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.005mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 24mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 3.01g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 83mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 46.313g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.