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Yellowtail vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yellowtail and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Yellowtail has more Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 311% higher.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 2 times less Potassium than Yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 538mg of Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 314mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 217
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
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 Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 9.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +59.5%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Equal in Other - 3.96

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 29.67g 18.6g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 187kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 29mg 12mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 201mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 538mg 314mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 90mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.4mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 4µg 1µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.208mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.815mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.857mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.512mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.708mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.551mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.726mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.958mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.548mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.