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Mackerel vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Scup

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus in Mackerel is higher than in Scup.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 724% more than Scup.
  • Scup has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, while Scup has 0.122mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Scup
Scup
Contains more Iron +130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Potassium - 368
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Scup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Iron +130.9%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Potassium - 368
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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
1
Scup
Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1072.8%
Contains more Folate +750%
Mackerel
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%
Scup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1072.8%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
2
Scup
Scup
Contains more Fats +408.9%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.21
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Scup
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Fats +408.9%
Contains more Other +31%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Scup Opinion
Protein 23.85g 24.21g Scup
Fats 17.81g 3.5g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 135kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 51mg Scup
Iron 1.57mg 0.68mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 29mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 237mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 368mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 54mg Scup
Zinc 0.94mg 0.62mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.065mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.045mg Scup
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 104IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 31µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.127mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.122mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.994mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.865mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.346mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Scup
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.62µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 1.045mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.938mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 2.19mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.706mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 1.228mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.702mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 75mg 67mg Scup
Saturated Fat 4.176g Scup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Scup
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
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup
Scup is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.