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Lamb vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lamb and mackerel

  • Lamb has more zinc and vitamin B3; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 394% more.
  • Lamb contains 4 times more zinc than mackerel. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while mackerel contains 1.1mg.
  • Lamb contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178%

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.
Lamb
5
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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~101.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1534.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.32g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 12µg 394%
Sodium 72mg 4450mg 190%
Vitamin D 2IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 26.4µg 73.4µg 85%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.1mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 6.21g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.41mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.3mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.38mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Protein 24.52g 18.5g 12%
Phosphorus 188mg 254mg 9%
Magnesium 23mg 60mg 9%
Saturated fat 8.83g 7.148g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Iron 1.88mg 1.4mg 6%
Potassium 310mg 520mg 6%
Fats 20.94g 25.1g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 7.8µg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 8.32g 1%
Calories 294kcal 305kcal 1%
Choline 93.7mg 101.6mg 1%
Folate 18µg 15µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 95mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Lamb
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.682g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 4378mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.