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Smelt vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smelt and Mackerel?

  • Smelt is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Copper, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 626% more.
  • Smelt has 45 times more Manganese than Mackerel. While Smelt has 0.9mg of Manganese, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Smelt is lower.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Smelt
6
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Contains more Calcium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401
Equal in Sodium - 83
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +125.5%
Contains more Copper +89.4%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Iron +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401
Equal in Sodium - 83

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
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Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.6%
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
1
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Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Mackerel Opinion
Protein 22.6g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 3.1g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 124kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 77mg 15mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 295mg 278mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 77mg 83mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.94mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.094mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.02mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 58IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 2µg Smelt
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.991mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.837mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.076mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.669mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.164mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.665mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.579g 4.176g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
55%
Smelt
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.