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Whiting vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whiting and Mackerel

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Mackerel is higher than in Whiting.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 683% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whiting, 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 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
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 +313.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%
~equal in Potassium ~401mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 +40.2%
Contains more FatsFats +953.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4125%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1474.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Mackerel Opinion
Calories 116kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.48g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 1.69g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 84mg 75mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 62mg 15mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 401mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.04mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 285mg 278mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 128IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 38µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 0.02mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg 2µg Whiting
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 4.176g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.029mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.908mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.156mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.695mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.21mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.691mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 - 49mg)
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.
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.