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Mahimahi vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mahimahi and Mackerel

  • Mahimahi contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 763% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mackerel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Mahimahi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 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 +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +15.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2653.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
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%
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 Vitamin A +15.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2653.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.85
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
1
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +33.7%
Contains more Fats +1878.9%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Mahimahi
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 +33.7%
Contains more Fats +1878.9%
Contains more Other +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mahimahi
Mahimahi
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1937.9%
Mahimahi
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1937.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.72g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.9g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 109kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 19mg 15mg Mahimahi
Iron 1.45mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 183mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 533mg 401mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.59mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.053mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 208IU 180IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 54µg Mahimahi
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 6.85mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.46mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 2µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.04mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.928mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.178mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.702mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.222mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.698mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 94mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.241g 4.176g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 4.3g Mackerel

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Mahimahi 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
36%
Mahimahi
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.