Mackerel vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mackerel and chicken meat?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and monounsaturated fat, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and zinc.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 779% higher.
- Chicken meat has 4 times less magnesium than mackerel. Mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, while chicken meat has 23mg.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +321.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.4% |
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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1548.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.79g
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 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 | 0.3µg | 779% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 23.9µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.168mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 23mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 182mg | 14% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 8.487mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.94mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.97g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 27.3g | 7% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 13.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 223mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 5.34g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 3.79g | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 48µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 82mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.02g | 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
217%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $6)
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.