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Snapper vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Atlantic Mackerel different?

  • Snapper is richer in Selenium, and Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 217% more than Snapper.
  • Snapper contains 2 times more Potassium than Atlantic Mackerel. Snapper contains 522mg of Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 314mg.
  • Snapper is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw types were used 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.
Snapper
Snapper
5
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5
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +579.2%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +579.2%
Contains more Magnesium +105.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
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.
Snapper
Snapper
4
:
8
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2524.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Atlantic Mackerel
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2524.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +707.6%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Atlantic Mackerel
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 +41.4%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +707.6%
Contains more Other +142.9%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1594.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.7%
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1594.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Atlantic 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 26.3g 18.6g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 128kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 40mg 12mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 201mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 522mg 314mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 90mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.046mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.017mg 0.015mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 44.1µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.4mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.856mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.399mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 1µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.208mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.815mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.857mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.512mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.708mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.551mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.726mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.958mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.548mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 70mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.257g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
53%
Snapper
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $7)
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
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.