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Mullet fish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mullet fish and mackerel

  • Mullet fish has more copper; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, magnesium, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 781% more than mullet fish.
  • Mullet fish has 2 times more copper than mackerel. While mullet fish has 0.141mg of copper, mackerel has only 0.094mg.
  • Mullet fish has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.85mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
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 WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +266.5%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~5.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +406.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 19µg 781%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.412mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 4.3g 23%
Fats 4.86g 17.81g 20%
Magnesium 33mg 97mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 7.006g 14%
Saturated fat 1.431g 4.176g 12%
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg 9%
Calories 150kcal 262kcal 6%
Phosphorus 244mg 278mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.159mg 5%
Copper 0.141mg 0.094mg 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 75mg 4%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 6.85mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.46mg 2%
Protein 24.81g 23.85g 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.99mg 2%
Iron 1.41mg 1.57mg 2%
Potassium 458mg 401mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin A 42µg 54µg 1%
Sodium 71mg 83mg 1%
Zinc 0.88mg 0.94mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.4mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
30%
Mullet fish
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet 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.
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.