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Mackerel vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Whiting

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Mackerel is higher than in Whiting.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 683% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting has 10 times less Saturated Fat than Mackerel. Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Whiting has 0.4g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +313.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
~equal in Potassium ~434mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more FatsFats +953.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4125%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1474.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Whiting Opinion
Calories 262kcal 116kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 23.48g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.69g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 84mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 97mg 27mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 62mg Whiting
Potassium 401mg 434mg Whiting
Iron 1.57mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 285mg Whiting
Sodium 83mg 132mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 128IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 38µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.02mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 51.6µg 41.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.068mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.67mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.18mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 2µg 15µg Whiting
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.4g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.445g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.587g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.263mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 1.029mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.082mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.908mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.156mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.695mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.917mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.21mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.691mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.283g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.235g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.017g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Whiting
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
217%
Mackerel
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.