Salmon vs Atlantic mackerel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Salmon and Atlantic mackerel
- Salmon has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however Atlantic mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Atlantic mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 659% more than Salmon.
- Salmon has 3 times more Copper than Atlantic mackerel. While Salmon has 0.25mg of Copper, Atlantic mackerel has only 0.094mg.
- Salmon has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+22.2%
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Sodium
-47%
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Copper
+166%
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+96.3%
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Magnesium
+234.5%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Zinc
+46.9%
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Potassium
+22.2%
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-47%
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Copper
+166%
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+96.3%
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Magnesium
+234.5%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Zinc
+46.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+42.1%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+77.8%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin A
+350%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+497.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.412
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Vitamin B1
+42.1%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+77.8%
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Folate
+1150%
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Vitamin A
+350%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+497.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.412
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Protein | 19.84g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 6.34g | 17.81g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 262kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 278mg |
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| Potassium | 490mg | 401mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 83mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
| Vitamin D | IU | IU | |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.46mg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | µg | µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.87mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 1.822mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.022mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.702mg |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 75mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.981g | 4.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.103g | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 4.3g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
83
235
Mineral Summary Score
36
44
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
119%
143%
Carbohydrates
0%
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Fats
29%
82%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic mackerel is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic 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.