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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +234.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
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 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1072.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +408.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
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Protein
~24.21g
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Carbs
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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 price |
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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 | 1.62µg | 724% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
| Fats | 17.81g | 3.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.122mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 29mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 4.994mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.68mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg | 9% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 237mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.127mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 24.21g | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 368mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.967mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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)