Mackerel vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mackerel and mullet fish
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, magnesium, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat; however, mullet fish is higher in copper.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 781% more than mullet fish.
- Mackerel has 5 times more polyunsaturated fat than mullet fish. While mackerel has 4.3g of polyunsaturated fat, mullet fish has only 0.917g.
- Mullet fish has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| 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:
24.81 g
Fats:
4.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.52 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-2768.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.4% |
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Protein
~24.81g
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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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.917 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +406.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.25µg | 781% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.917g | 23% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 4.86g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 1.382g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 1.431g | 12% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 150kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 244mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 6.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 24.81g | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 458mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.734mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.968mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.278mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.18g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.148g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.092g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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