Ling fish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ling fish and Mackerel
- Ling fish is higher in Copper, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 765% more than Ling fish.
- Ling fish contains 2 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Ling fish contains 0.141mg of Copper, Mackerel contains only 0.094mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ling fish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| 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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2823.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2072% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.7% |
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Protein
~23.85g
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Carbs
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 262kcal |
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| Protein | 24.35g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 0.82g | 17.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 75mg |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 97mg |
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| Calcium | 44mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 486mg | 401mg |
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| Iron | 0.83mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.094mg |
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| Zinc | 1mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 278mg |
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| Sodium | 173mg | 83mg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 19µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.067mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 1.979mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 2.236mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.254mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.702mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
26%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling 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)
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.