Mackerel vs. Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mackerel and fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron; however, fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 657% more than fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw.
- Mackerel has 5 times more iron than fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw. While mackerel has 1.57mg of iron, fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw has only 0.34mg.
- Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw.
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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 | +259.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
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:
20.42 g
Fats:
13.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.89 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +299.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
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Carbs
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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
3.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.886 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.886g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 3.23µg | 657% |
| Vitamin D | 11µg | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 441IU | 55% | |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 24µg | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 3.55mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.155mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 27mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.34mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.636mg | 14% |
| Choline | 78.5mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 1.547mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 8.672mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 3.77g | 8% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 20.42g | 7% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 13.42g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 3.05g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.36mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 240mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.207mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 3.886g | 3% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 208kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 363mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 58µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.968mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.615mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.87mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.862g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 1.104g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.393g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.062g | 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%
94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw is relatively richer in vitamins