Salmon raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salmon raw and mackerel?
- Salmon raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B2, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 368% higher.
- Salmon raw has 11 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Salmon raw has 0.226mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel has 0.02mg.
- Salmon raw contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1030% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +291.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +295.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.5g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 12µg | 368% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 4450mg | 192% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 73.4µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.41mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 3.3mg | 29% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 25.1g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 7.148g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 6.21g | 24% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.02mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 8.32g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 95mg | 13% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 305kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 254mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 18.5g | 3% |
| Folate | 25µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 490mg | 520mg | 1% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
77%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.167g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.