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Whitefish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whitefish and Mackerel

  • Whitefish has more Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 752% more than Whitefish.
  • Mackerel has 9 times less Folate than Whitefish. Whitefish has 17µg of Folate, while Mackerel has 2µg.
  • Whitefish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
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 +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more IronIron +234%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
~equal in Potassium ~401mg
~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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 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% 11% 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 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.159mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +137.2%
Contains more OtherOther +73%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 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 -72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +173.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Mackerel Opinion
Calories 172kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 24.47g 23.85g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 77mg 75mg Mackerel
Magnesium 42mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 33mg 15mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 401mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.092mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.27mg 0.94mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 278mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 83mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 39µg 54µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.086mg 0.02mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.159mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 19µg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 2µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 4.176g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.267mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 1.045mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.099mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.938mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 2.19mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.706mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.931mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.228mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.702mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.699g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.106g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
33%
Whitefish
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.