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Yellowtail vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellowtail and Mackerel

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 740% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Magnesium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.3%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
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 C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1420%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1420%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Fats +165%
Equal in Other - 5.07
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +24.4%
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Fats +165%
Equal in Other - 5.07

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Yellowtail Mackerel Opinion
Protein 29.67g 23.85g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 187kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 29mg 15mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 38mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 201mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 538mg 401mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 83mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.058mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 46.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 104IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.4mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.159mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 6.85mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 4µg 2µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.267mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.045mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.099mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.938mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.19mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.706mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.931mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.228mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.702mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 75mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 4.176g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.