Pork Meat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork Meat and mackerel different?
- Pork Meat is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 768% more than pork Meat.
- Pork Meat contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. Pork Meat contains 0.95mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel contains 0.159mg.
- Pork Meat is lower in saturated fat.
Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +18.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +157.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +234.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +497.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3233.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +407.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +482.8% |
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Protein
~23.85g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +425.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +749.8% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.57µg | 19µg | 768% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.95mg | 0.159mg | 66% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.506g | 4.3g | 25% |
Selenium | 38.2µg | 51.6µg | 24% |
Fats | 3.51g | 17.81g | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.739mg | 0.46mg | 21% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 97mg | 16% |
Choline | 88.9mg | 16% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.334g | 7.006g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 1.198g | 4.176g | 14% |
Zinc | 2.42mg | 0.94mg | 13% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
Calories | 143kcal | 262kcal | 6% |
Iron | 1.15mg | 1.57mg | 5% |
Protein | 26.17g | 23.85g | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.432mg | 6.85mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 267mg | 278mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.094mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.387mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
Sodium | 57mg | 83mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 73mg | 75mg | 1% |
Potassium | 421mg | 401mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.012mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.175mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.229mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.367mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.13mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
63%

217%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

64%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.978g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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.