Mackerel vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mackerel and lingcod?
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and copper than lingcod.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 619% higher.
- Lingcod has 16 times less saturated fat than mackerel. Mackerel has 4.176g of saturated fat, while lingcod has 0.255g.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat 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 | +193.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30% |
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 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +357.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1209.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1484.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1467.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1022.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 4.15µg | 619% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.314mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.383g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 1.36g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.139mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.255g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.447g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.41mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.035mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 109kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 560mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 258mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 22.64g | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 76mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.993mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.84mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.079mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.884mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.133g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.018g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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?
Lingcod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lingcod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod 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)