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Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw and mackerel

  • Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 399% higher.
  • Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw contains 12 times more vitamin A than mackerel. Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw contains 2183IU of vitamin A, while mackerel contains 180IU.
  • Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw and Fish, mackerel, 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 36% 2.4% 22% 38% 29% 16% 109% 5.1% 2% 199%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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 0% 218% 20% 86% 60% 58% 162% 63% 105% 1179% 0% 1.5% 35%
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% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1113%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.99mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 5% 68% 4%
Protein: 23.33 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.09 g
Other: 3.68 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +263.5%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.257 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.433 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +337.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw Mackerel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.43µg 19µg 399%
Vitamin A 655µg 54µg 67%
Vitamin D 5.7µg 29%
Vitamin D 227IU 28%
Selenium 36.5µg 51.6µg 27%
Fats 4.9g 17.81g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.433g 4.3g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.6g 7.006g 14%
Saturated fat 1.257g 4.176g 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.412mg 12%
Cholesterol 38mg 75mg 12%
Magnesium 50mg 97mg 11%
Vitamin B3 8.654mg 6.85mg 11%
Iron 1.02mg 1.57mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.241mg 0.159mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Calories 144kcal 262kcal 6%
Potassium 252mg 401mg 4%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.94mg 3%
Phosphorus 254mg 278mg 3%
Sodium 39mg 83mg 2%
Protein 23.33g 23.85g 1%
Vitamin B5 1.054mg 0.99mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.094mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.455mg 0.46mg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.261mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.023mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.896mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.142mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.69mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.911mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.202mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.687mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.89g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.125g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
153%
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173706/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.