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Shad vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Shad has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 357% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 17 times less Folate than Shad. Shad contains 17µg of Folate, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Atlantic Mackerel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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 +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Zinc +34%
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.
Shad
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.312
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 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 B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.312
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Other +178.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 +16.7%
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Other +178.9%
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.
Shad Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 21.71g 18.6g Shad
Fats 17.65g 13.89g Shad
Calories 252kcal 205kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 12mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 349mg 217mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 314mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 90mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.082mg 0.073mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.015mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 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 0.183mg 0.176mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 9.08mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.856mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.399mg Shad
Folate 17µg 1µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.208mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.815mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.857mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.512mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.708mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.551mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.726mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.958mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.548mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g Shad
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
Shad 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
43%
Shad
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.