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Whiting vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whiting and Atlantic Mackerel different?

  • Whiting is higher in Phosphorus, however, Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 255% higher.
  • Whiting has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, whiting, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw are the varieties 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +766.7%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +766.7%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Copper +82.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
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Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +721.9%
Contains more Other +3200%
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Fats +721.9%
Contains more Other +3200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 23.48g 18.6g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 116kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 62mg 12mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 27mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 285mg 217mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 314mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.53mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.04mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.13mg 0.015mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 128IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 73IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 1.8µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 15µg 1µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.208mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.815mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.857mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.512mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 1.708mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.551mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.726mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 0.958mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.548mg Whiting
Cholesterol 84mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.4g 3.257g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Whiting
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.857g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.