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Skipjack tuna vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 272% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Atlantic Mackerel. Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Atlantic Mackerel has 0.399mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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 +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 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 +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +297.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +297.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Other +107.6%
Contains more Fats +976.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 +51.7%
Contains more Other +107.6%
Contains more Fats +976.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2145.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.3%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2145.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 28.21g 18.6g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 132kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 37mg 12mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 44mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 314mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 90mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.073mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 9.08mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.399mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.208mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.815mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.857mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.512mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.708mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.551mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.726mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.958mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.548mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 70mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.257g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.837g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.