Grouper fish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are grouper fish and mackerel different?
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 than grouper fish.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 763% higher.
- Grouper fish has less cholesterol.
Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1697.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2653.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.84 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.36 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1270% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +914% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.85g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
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 | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2514.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +967% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 19µg | 763% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.381mg | 6.85mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.006mg | 0.412mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Fats | 1.3g | 17.81g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 278mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.299g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.268g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 75mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 51.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.159mg | 7% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.57mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.94mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.84g | 23.85g | 2% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 401mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 54µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.019mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.735mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.731mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.035g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.213g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
21%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.877g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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)