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Wolffish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wolffish and Mackerel

  • Wolffish has more Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 694% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Wolffish. Wolffish contains 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel contains 54µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wolffish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +1208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Copper +154.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +1208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Copper +154.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 278
Equal in Potassium - 401
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 Vitamin A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +708.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 0% 0% 0% 53% 23% 49% 40% 107% 5% 294% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +708.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Fats +482%
Contains more Other +1777.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 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 Water +39.3%
Contains more Fats +482%
Contains more Other +1777.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297%
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.083 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Mackerel Opinion
Protein 22.44g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 3.06g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 123kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 8mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 0.12mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 256mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 385mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 109mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1mg 0.94mg Wolffish
Copper 0.037mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 433IU 180IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 54µg Wolffish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.159mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.46mg Wolffish
Folate 6µg 2µg Wolffish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.984mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.034mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.824mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.061mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.664mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.156mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.661mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 59mg 75mg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 0.468g 4.176g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wolffish Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
49%
Wolffish
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wolffish
Wolffish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.