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Pompano vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pompano and Mackerel?

  • Pompano is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 742% higher.
  • Mackerel has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pompano. Pompano has 0.68mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has 0.159mg.

We used Fish, pompano, florida, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +212.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Sodium - 83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 26% 23% 147% 57% 10% 19% 27% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +212.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Sodium - 83

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 B1 +327.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1483.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 171% 35% 72% 53% 54% 13% 150% 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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.7%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1483.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +322.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 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 Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Other +322.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
49% 36% 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.499 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.315 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.458 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pompano Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.69g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 12.14g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 211kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 43mg 15mg Pompano
Iron 0.67mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 31mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 341mg 278mg Pompano
Potassium 636mg 401mg Pompano
Sodium 76mg 83mg Pompano
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.078mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.025mg 0.02mg Pompano
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 120IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.159mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 2µg Pompano
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.038mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.092mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.925mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.175mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.701mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.22mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.697mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 64mg 75mg Pompano
Saturated Fat 4.499g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g 0.106g Pompano
Monounsaturated Fat 3.315g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pompano 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
46%
Pompano
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pompano
Pompano contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pompano
Pompano is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.