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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 Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Copper +168.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 258
Equal in Sodium - 76
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Contains more Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Copper +168.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Phosphorus - 258
Equal in Sodium - 76
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +357.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +357.8%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1209.6%
Contains more Other +1484.4%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.64
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more Fats +1209.6%
Contains more Other +1484.4%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Equal in Protein - 22.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1467.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1022.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1467.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1022.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Mackerel Lingcod
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lingcod Opinion
Protein 23.85g 22.64g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.36g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 109kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 18mg Lingcod
Iron 1.57mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 33mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 258mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 560mg Lingcod
Sodium 83mg 76mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.94mg 0.58mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.035mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.026mg Lingcod
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 58IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 17µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.035mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.139mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.314mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.865mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.346mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 10µg Lingcod
Vitamin B12 19µg 4.15µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.254mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.993mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.043mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.84mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.079mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.67mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.884mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.166mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.667mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 67mg Lingcod
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.255g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.13g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.133g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.018g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.447g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.383g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Lingcod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
62%
Lingcod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
50%
Lingcod

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lingcod
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)

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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.