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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.9%
Contains more IronIron +406.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Selenium ~51.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +660%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +279.7%
Contains more OtherOther +774.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +426%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 19µg 688%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 6.85mg 21%
Fats 4.69g 17.81g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 4.3g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.412mg 17%
Iron 0.31mg 1.57mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.868g 4.176g 15%
Magnesium 33mg 97mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 7.006g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.46mg 12%
Calories 147kcal 262kcal 6%
Phosphorus 236mg 278mg 6%
Copper 0.052mg 0.094mg 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin A 21µg 54µg 4%
Folate 17µg 2µg 4%
Cholesterol 64mg 75mg 4%
Potassium 512mg 401mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.99mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.159mg 2%
Protein 24.49g 23.85g 1%
Sodium 59mg 83mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Selenium 51.5µg 51.6µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Tilefish
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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.