Mackerel vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and butterfish different?
- Mackerel is higher than butterfish in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 715% more than butterfish.
- Mackerel contains 3 times more magnesium than butterfish. Mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, while butterfish contains 32mg.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 | +203.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +938.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
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:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +585.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 1.83µg | 715% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 10.28g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.64mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 5.769mg | 7% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 308mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 22.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 481mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish 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.