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Mackerel vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Smelt?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, yet Smelt is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 626% more.
  • Mackerel has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. While Mackerel has 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Smelt has only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Smelt is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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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Smelt
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Potassium - 372
Equal in Sodium - 77
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 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
Equal in Potassium - 372
Equal in Sodium - 77
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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Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
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% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.6%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Smelt Opinion
Protein 23.85g 22.6g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 3.1g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 124kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 1.57mg 1.15mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 401mg 372mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 77mg Smelt
Zinc 0.94mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.094mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.02mg 0.9mg Smelt
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 0.01mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.146mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.766mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.74mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.17mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 5µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 19µg 3.97µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.253mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.991mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.041mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.837mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.076mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.669mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.882mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.164mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.665mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 90mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.536g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.353g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.023g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.822g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.135g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Smelt
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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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)
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.

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.