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Skipjack tuna vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Mackerel

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 409% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Mackerel has 3.3mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
6
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Equal in Potassium - 520
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Equal in Potassium - 520
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +447.9%
Skipjack tuna
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +447.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Contains more Fats +1845.7%
Contains more Other +63%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +44.8%
Contains more Fats +1845.7%
Contains more Other +63%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3323.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440.9%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3323.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1440.9%

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 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Mackerel Opinion
Protein 28.21g 18.5g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 132kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 37mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.6mg 1.4mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 285mg 254mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 520mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 4450mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.11mg 0.1mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 60IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.02mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.3mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.41mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 95mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 7.148g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
131%
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 - 4403mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.728g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.