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Sablefish vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sablefish and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Sablefish is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 303% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 17 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. Sablefish contains 17µg of Folate, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 1µg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 +275%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +102.4%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.9%
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 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 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 A +102.4%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.3%
Contains more Other +1064.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 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 Fats +41.3%
Contains more Other +1064.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 17.19g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 19.62g 13.89g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 205kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 12mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 1.63mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 215mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 459mg 314mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 90mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.028mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 167IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 50µg Sablefish
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 0.122mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 17µg 1µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.754mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.792mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.397mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.579mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.509mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.886mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.506mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 63mg 70mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 3.257g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.212g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 5.456g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sablefish 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
41%
Sablefish
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.842g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.