Lamb and mutton vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb and mutton and Mackerel different?
- Lamb and mutton is higher in Zinc, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 685% higher.
- Lamb and mutton contains 5 times more Zinc than Mackerel. While Lamb and mutton contains 4.46mg of Zinc, Mackerel contains only 0.94mg.
- Mackerel has less Saturated Fat.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+13.3%
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Iron
+19.7%
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+374.5%
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Copper
+26.6%
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Magnesium
+321.7%
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Phosphorus
+47.9%
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Potassium
+29.4%
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Selenium
+95.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Calcium
+13.3%
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Iron
+19.7%
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Sodium
-13.3%
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Zinc
+374.5%
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Copper
+26.6%
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Magnesium
+321.7%
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Phosphorus
+47.9%
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Potassium
+29.4%
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Selenium
+95.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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.
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+59%
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Vitamin B2
+64.8%
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Vitamin B5
+50%
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Vitamin B6
+253.8%
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Vitamin B12
+645.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+59%
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Vitamin B2
+64.8%
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Vitamin B5
+50%
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Vitamin B6
+253.8%
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Vitamin B12
+645.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+17.6%
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+518.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Equal in Water - 53.27
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
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0.82 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
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0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
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Fats
+17.6%
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+518.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Equal in Water - 53.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.9%
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Saturated Fat
-52.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+184.8%
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.3 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.9%
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Saturated Fat
-52.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+184.8%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.52g | 23.85g |
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Fats | 20.94g | 17.81g |
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Calories | 294kcal | 262kcal |
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Calcium | 17mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 1.88mg | 1.57mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 97mg |
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Phosphorus | 188mg | 278mg |
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Potassium | 310mg | 401mg |
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Sodium | 72mg | 83mg |
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Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.94mg |
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Copper | 0.119mg | 0.094mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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Selenium | 26.4µg | 51.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 180IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 54µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.159mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.412mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.85mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.99mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.46mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.267mg |
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Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.045mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.099mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.938mg |
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Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.19mg |
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Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.706mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.323mg | 1.228mg |
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Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.702mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 75mg |
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Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 4.176g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 7.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 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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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
52%

235%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

64%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lamb and mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Lamb and mutton is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.