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Milkfish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkfish and Atlantic Mackerel different?

  • Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 227% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish contains 18 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. Milkfish contains 18µg of Folate, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 1µg.

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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 Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Sodium - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.3%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Sodium - 90

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
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 B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
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 +41.5%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 26.32g 18.6g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 190kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 65mg 12mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 208mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 374mg 314mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.026mg 0.015mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 109IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
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 0.016mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.399mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 1µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.208mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.815mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.857mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.512mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.708mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.551mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.726mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 0.958mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.548mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 3.257g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
64%
Milkfish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.