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Turkey meat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey meat and mackerel

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 749% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 3 times more zinc than mackerel. While turkey meat has 2.48mg of zinc, mackerel has only 0.94mg.
  • Mackerel has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 ZincZinc +163.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.8%
Contains more IronIron +44%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.2%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1762.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.99mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +141%
Contains more OtherOther +956.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 19µg 749%
Selenium 29.8µg 51.6µg 40%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 6.85mg 17%
Magnesium 30mg 97mg 16%
Fats 7.39g 17.81g 16%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.3g 15%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.94mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.46mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 7.006g 11%
Cholesterol 109mg 75mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.412mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.159mg 10%
Protein 28.55g 23.85g 9%
Saturated fat 2.155g 4.176g 9%
Phosphorus 223mg 278mg 8%
Iron 1.09mg 1.57mg 6%
Potassium 239mg 401mg 5%
Vitamin A 12µg 54µg 5%
Calories 189kcal 262kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Sodium 103mg 83mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0g N/A
Calcium 14mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.093mg 0.094mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.106g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.