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Mackerel vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and game raw

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while game raw has more iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 529% higher.
  • Game raw contains 5 times less selenium than mackerel. Mackerel contains 51.6µg of selenium, while game raw contains 9.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in game raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Game meat, deer, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432%
Contains more IronIron +116.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.37mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +636%
Contains more OtherOther +382.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
~equal in Protein ~22.96g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +945.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +814.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 6.31µg 529%
Selenium 51.6µg 9.7µg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.47g 26%
Fats 17.81g 2.42g 24%
Iron 1.57mg 3.4mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 23mg 18%
Copper 0.094mg 0.253mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.67g 16%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.95g 15%
Phosphorus 278mg 202mg 11%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.09mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.37mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 120kcal 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.22mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.48mg 5%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 6.37mg 3%
Cholesterol 75mg 85mg 3%
Protein 23.85g 22.96g 2%
Potassium 401mg 318mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg 1%
Sodium 83mg 51mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Calcium 15mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 1.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Mackerel
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
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.

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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.