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Mackerel vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Croaker different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Croaker is higher in Folate.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 704% more than Croaker.
  • Mackerel contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Croaker. Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Croaker contains 0.13mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
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2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.8%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.8%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +33%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
1
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +804.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Mackerel
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%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +804.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
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2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Other +177%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Fats +40.6%
Contains more Other +177%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 23.85g 18.2g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 12.67g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 262kcal 221kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 15mg 32mg Croaker
Iron 1.57mg 0.86mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 42mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 217mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 340mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 348mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.52mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.065mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 51.6µg 38.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 75IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 23µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.74mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.1µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.208mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.788mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.847mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.48mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.571mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.525mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.742mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.947mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.525mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 84mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.476g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.089g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.113g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.079g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 5.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.917g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Croaker
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
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croaker
Croaker 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)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.