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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
Lamb
5
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +178%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +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
Lamb
5
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

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 Opinion
Protein 24.52g 18.5g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 294kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 17mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.88mg 1.4mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 188mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 310mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 72mg 4450mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.1mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 2IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.1µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.3mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 18µg 15µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.6µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 95mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.32g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
212%
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.