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.
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Iron
+273.8%
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Magnesium
+259.3%
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Sodium
-37.1%
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Zinc
+77.4%
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Copper
+135%
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Selenium
+25.5%
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Calcium
+313.3%
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Manganese
+550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Potassium - 434
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Iron
+273.8%
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Magnesium
+259.3%
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Sodium
-37.1%
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Zinc
+77.4%
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Copper
+135%
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Selenium
+25.5%
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Calcium
+313.3%
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Manganese
+550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Equal in Potassium - 434
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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Vitamin A
+40.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+133.8%
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Vitamin B2
+586.7%
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Vitamin B3
+310.2%
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Vitamin B5
+296%
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Vitamin B6
+155.6%
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Vitamin B12
+630.8%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin A
+40.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+133.8%
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Vitamin B2
+586.7%
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Vitamin B3
+310.2%
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Vitamin B5
+296%
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Vitamin B6
+155.6%
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Vitamin B12
+630.8%
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Folate
+650%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+953.8%
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Other
+4125%
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Water
+40.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
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Fats
+953.8%
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+4125%
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+40.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1474.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+632.5%
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Saturated Fat
-90.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1474.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+632.5%
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Saturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.85g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 1.69g |
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| Calories | 262kcal | 116kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 434mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 132mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.53mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.13mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 41.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 73IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.18mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.695mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.691mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 84mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.235g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.445g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.587g |
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.