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Mackerel vs. Wolffish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Wolffish

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Wolffish has more Vitamin A.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 694% higher.
  • Wolffish contains 13 times less Iron than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 1.57mg of Iron, while Wolffish contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wolffish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, 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 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +1208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
~equal in Potassium ~385mg
~equal in Zinc ~1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~256mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 26% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +708.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.462mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more FatsFats +482%
Contains more OtherOther +1777.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.44g
~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
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +553.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Wolffish Opinion
Calories 262kcal 123kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 22.44g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 3.06g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 59mg Wolffish
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 8mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 385mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.037mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1mg Wolffish
Phosphorus 278mg 256mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 109mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 433IU Wolffish
Vitamin A 54µg 130µg Wolffish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.208mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.097mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.598mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.658mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.462mg Wolffish
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.35µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 6µg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.468g Wolffish
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 1.072g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.083g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.251mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.984mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.034mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.824mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 2.061mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.664mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.876mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.156mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.661mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.393g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.405g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.055g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Wolffish
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
46%
Wolffish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
49%
Wolffish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wolffish
Wolffish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.