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Grouper fish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grouper fish and Atlantic Mackerel different?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher than Grouper fish in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 334% more than Grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains 2 times more Potassium than Atlantic Mackerel. Grouper fish contains 475mg of Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 314mg.
  • Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
4
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6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
10
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2283.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +968.5%
Contains more Other +692%
Grouper fish
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +968.5%
Contains more Other +692%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1935.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.3%
Grouper fish
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1935.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 24.84g 18.6g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 118kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 21mg 12mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 143mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 475mg 314mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 90mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.045mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.012mg 0.015mg Atlantic Mackerel
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 50µg
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.856mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 10µg 1µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.208mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.815mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.857mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.512mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 1.708mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.551mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.726mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 0.958mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.548mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 70mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 3.257g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
22%
Grouper fish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.958g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel 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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.