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Mahimahi vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mahimahi and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Mahimahi has more Potassium, however, Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 334% more than Mahimahi.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 2 times less Potassium than Mahimahi. Mahimahi has 533mg of Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel has 314mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
4
:
6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Mahimahi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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.
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
4
:
8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Mahimahi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Atlantic 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1162.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
3
:
1
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Equal in Other - 3.96
Mahimahi
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Atlantic Mackerel
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 +27.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Fats +1443.3%
Equal in Other - 3.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
1
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1487.7%
Mahimahi
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1487.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.72g 18.6g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 109kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 19mg 12mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.45mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 183mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 533mg 314mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.59mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Mahimahi
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 208IU 167IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 50µg Mahimahi
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 0.023mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.399mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 1µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.208mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 0.815mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 0.857mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.512mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 1.708mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.551mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.726mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 0.958mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.548mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 94mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.241g 3.257g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
36%
Mahimahi
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.