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Mackerel vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Shad

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Shad has more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 786% more.
  • Mackerel has 3 times more Magnesium than Shad. Mackerel has 97mg of Magnesium, while Shad has 38mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Shad
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Manganese +170%
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 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Manganese +170%
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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Other +257%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Fats - 17.65
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Other +257%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Fats - 17.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shad Opinion
Protein 23.85g 21.71g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 17.65g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 252kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 60mg Shad
Iron 1.57mg 1.24mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 401mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 83mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.94mg 0.47mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.082mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 120IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 36µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.308mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.865mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 2µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.14µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.243mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.952mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.764mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.993mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.642mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.847mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.118mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.639mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 96mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g Shad
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 Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.