Tuna vs Mackerel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tuna and Mackerel different?
- Tuna is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Mackerel is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
- Mackerel covers your daily need of Sodium 191% more than Tuna.
- Tuna contains 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mackerel. Tuna contains 757µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel contains 47µg.
- Tuna is lower in Cholesterol.
Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, salted 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Calcium
+560%
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Potassium
+61%
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Zinc
+42.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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Phosphorus
+28.3%
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Sodium
-98.9%
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Calcium
+560%
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Potassium
+61%
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Zinc
+42.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+1505.1%
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Vitamin B1
+1290%
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Vitamin B2
+61.1%
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Vitamin B3
+219.4%
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Vitamin B6
+28%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin B12
+10.3%
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Vitamin A
+1505.1%
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Vitamin B1
+1290%
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Vitamin B2
+61.1%
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Vitamin B3
+219.4%
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Vitamin B6
+28%
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Folate
+650%
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Vitamin B12
+10.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+61.7%
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Water
+37.4%
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Fats
+299.7%
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Other
+183.9%
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Protein
+61.7%
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Water
+37.4%
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Fats
+299.7%
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+183.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+305.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+305.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 29.91g | 18.5g |
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Fats | 6.28g | 25.1g |
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Calories | 184kcal | 305kcal |
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Calcium | 10mg | 66mg |
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Iron | 1.31mg | 1.4mg |
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Magnesium | 64mg | 60mg |
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Phosphorus | 326mg | 254mg |
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Potassium | 323mg | 520mg |
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Sodium | 50mg | 4450mg |
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Zinc | 0.77mg | 1.1mg |
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Copper | 0.11mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin A | 2520IU | 157IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 757µg | 47µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.278mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.306mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 10.54mg | 3.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.37mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.525mg | 0.41mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 15µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 10.88µg | 12µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.335mg |
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Threonine | 1.311mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.378mg |
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Leucine | 2.431mg |
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Lysine | 2.747mg |
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Methionine | 0.885mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.168mg |
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Valine | 1.541mg |
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Histidine | 0.88mg |
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Cholesterol | 49mg | 95mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.612g | 7.148g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 1.141g | 2.965g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.363g | 1.619g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.16g | 0.391g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.053g | 8.32g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.844g | 6.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
171%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

114%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 4400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.