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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, 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 than Wolffish. Wolffish contains 130µg of Vitamin A, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +1208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.3%
~equal in Potassium ~401mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 26% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 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 Vitamin AVitamin A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +708.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +482%
Contains more OtherOther +1777.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 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 -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +553.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 123kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 22.44g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 3.06g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 59mg 75mg Wolffish
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 8mg 15mg Mackerel
Potassium 385mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 0.12mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Copper 0.037mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 1mg 0.94mg Wolffish
Phosphorus 256mg 278mg Mackerel
Sodium 109mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 433IU 180IU Wolffish
Vitamin A 130µg 54µg Wolffish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 19µg Mackerel
Folate 6µg 2µg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 0.468g 4.176g Wolffish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 4.3g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish 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
46%
Wolffish
217%
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.