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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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
5
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
1
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2823.1%
Ling fish
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2823.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2072%
Contains more Other +433.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2072%
Contains more Other +433.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Mackerel Opinion
Protein 24.35g 23.85g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 111kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 44mg 15mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 81mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 486mg 401mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1mg 0.94mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.094mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.02mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 8µg 2µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.267mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 1.045mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.099mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.938mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 2.19mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.706mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.931mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 1.228mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.702mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 75mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 4.176g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Ling fish
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.