Mackerel vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mackerel and Grouper fish different?
- Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Grouper fish.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 763% higher.
- Mackerel contains 69 times more Vitamin B2 than Grouper fish. While Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, Grouper fish contains only 0.006mg.
- Grouper fish has less Saturated Fat.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1697.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2653.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
24.84 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.36 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1270% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +914% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.84g
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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
0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2514.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +967% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 24.84g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 1.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 475mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 165IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 50µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.69µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.299g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.268g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.403g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.089mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.019mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.735mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.97mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.28mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.731mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.035g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.213g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.017g |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
47%
Comparison summary
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?
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.877g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish 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)