Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Smelt vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Smelt and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Smelt is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 197% higher.
  • Smelt has 60 times more Manganese than Atlantic Mackerel. Smelt has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Atlantic Mackerel has 0.015mg.
  • Smelt contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types in this comparison.

Infographic

Smelt vs Atlantic Mackerel infographic
Infographic link

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 +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +236.5%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +236.5%
Contains more Copper +143.8%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
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.
Smelt
1
:
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
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% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Fats +348.1%
Contains more Other +162.3%
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 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 +21.5%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Fats +348.1%
Contains more Other +162.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.2%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 22.6g 18.6g Smelt
Fats 3.1g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 124kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 77mg 12mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 295mg 217mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 314mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 90mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.63mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.073mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.015mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 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 0.01mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 5µg 1µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.208mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg 0.815mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg 0.857mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg 1.512mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 1.708mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg 0.551mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.726mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg 0.958mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.548mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.579g 3.257g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt 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
55%
Smelt
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.