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Scup vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scup and Atlantic Mackerel different?

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium than Scup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 295% higher.
  • Scup contains 17 times more Folate than Atlantic Mackerel. While Scup contains 17µg of Folate, Atlantic Mackerel contains only 1µg.

Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw are the varieties 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 +325%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.1%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Potassium +17.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains more Magnesium +162.1%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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.
Scup
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Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.7%
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% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 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 Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +437.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +296.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 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 +30.2%
Contains more Fats +296.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scup Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 24.21g 18.6g Scup
Fats 3.5g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 135kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 51mg 12mg Scup
Iron 0.68mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 29mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 237mg 217mg Scup
Potassium 368mg 314mg Scup
Sodium 54mg 90mg Scup
Zinc 0.62mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.065mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.045mg 0.015mg Scup
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Scup
Vitamin A 104IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 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 0.127mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 17µg 1µg Scup
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.208mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 0.815mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 0.857mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.512mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 1.708mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.551mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.726mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 0.958mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.548mg Scup
Cholesterol 67mg 70mg Scup
Saturated Fat 3.257g Scup
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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is better in case of low diet
Scup Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
42%
Scup
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scup
Scup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scup
Scup is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.