Mackerel vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mackerel and Catfish
- Catfish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 676% more.
- Mackerel has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Catfish. Mackerel has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, while Catfish has 0.024mg.
- Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+460.7%
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Magnesium
+321.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.6%
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Sodium
-30.3%
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Zinc
+62.1%
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Copper
+141%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Selenium
+421.2%
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+460.7%
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Magnesium
+321.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.6%
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Sodium
-30.3%
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Zinc
+62.1%
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Copper
+141%
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Manganese
+11.1%
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Selenium
+421.2%
Equal in Potassium - 366
Equal in Manganese - 0.018
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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Vitamin A
+8900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+562.5%
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Vitamin B2
+312%
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Vitamin B3
+168.8%
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Vitamin B5
+22.1%
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Vitamin B6
+159.9%
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Vitamin B12
+583.5%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin A
+8900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+562.5%
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Vitamin B2
+312%
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Vitamin B3
+168.8%
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Vitamin B5
+22.1%
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Vitamin B6
+159.9%
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Vitamin B12
+583.5%
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Folate
+500%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.3%
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Fats
+147.7%
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Water
+40.1%
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Protein
+29.3%
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Fats
+147.7%
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Water
+40.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+124.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+217.6%
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Saturated Fat
-62%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+124.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+217.6%
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Saturated Fat
-62%
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.85g | 18.44g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 7.19g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.28mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 247mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 366mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 119mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.039mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.548mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.811mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.177mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 2.78µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.833mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.82mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.396mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.677mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.539mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.735mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.894mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.404mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 66mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.069g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 3.115g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.354g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g |
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
27%
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 - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)