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

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The main differences between Ling fish and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Ling fish is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 336% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 2 times more Copper than Atlantic Mackerel. Ling fish contains 0.141mg of Copper, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.073mg.
  • Ling fish contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains less Sodium -48%
Equal in Magnesium - 76
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.
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Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1240%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Fats +1593.9%
Contains more Other +316.8%
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
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 +30.9%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Fats +1593.9%
Contains more Other +316.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 24.35g 18.6g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 111kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 44mg 12mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 81mg 76mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 217mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 314mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 1mg 0.63mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.073mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.015mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
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 0.127mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 8µg 1µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.208mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.815mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.857mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.512mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.708mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.551mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.726mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.958mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.548mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 70mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.257g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
28%
Ling fish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.