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Tilefish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilefish and Mackerel

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus in Mackerel is higher than in Tilefish.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 687% more than Tilefish.
  • Mackerel has 9 times less Folate than Tilefish. Tilefish has 17µg of Folate, while Mackerel has 2µg.
  • Tilefish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Tilefish
Tilefish
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 51.6
Tilefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Iron +406.5%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 51.6

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.
Tilefish
Tilefish
1
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660%
Tilefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilefish
Tilefish
2
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Fats +279.7%
Contains more Other +774.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Tilefish
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Mackerel
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 +31.9%
Contains more Fats +279.7%
Contains more Other +774.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilefish
Tilefish
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%
Tilefish
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Mackerel Opinion
Protein 24.49g 23.85g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 147kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 26mg 15mg Tilefish
Iron 0.31mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 33mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 236mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 512mg 401mg Tilefish
Sodium 59mg 83mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.052mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 69IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 2µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.267mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 1.045mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.099mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.938mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 2.19mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.706mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.931mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 1.228mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.702mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 64mg 75mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.868g 4.176g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.699g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.106g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilefish 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
50%
Tilefish
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.