Mackerel vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and turbot different?
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 than turbot.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 686% higher.
- Mackerel contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than turbot. While mackerel contains 0.412mg of vitamin B2, turbot contains only 0.097mg.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, turbot, european, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +324.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +648% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +371.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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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 | 2.54µg | 686% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.679mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.097mg | 24% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 3.78g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.242mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 165mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.46mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 122kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 20.58g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.658mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 192mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 305mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.606mg | 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?
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turbot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turbot is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
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)