Yolk vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yolk and mackerel
- Yolk has more choline, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 419% more than yolk.
- Mackerel contains 11 times less cholesterol than yolk. Yolk contains 1085mg of cholesterol, while mackerel contains 95mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Fish, mackerel, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +377.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +710.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +873.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +707.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1014.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +688.2% |
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Fats
~25.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 12µg | 419% |
| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 95mg | 330% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 4450mg | 191% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 101.6mg | 131% |
| Vitamin D | 218IU | 1006IU | 99% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 25.2µg | 99% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 47µg | 37% |
| Folate | 146µg | 15µg | 33% |
| Selenium | 56µg | 73.4µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.19mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 3.3mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 390mg | 254mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.73mg | 1.4mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 6.21g | 13% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 520mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 1.1mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 7.148g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 8.32g | 9% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 7.8µg | 6% |
| Protein | 15.86g | 18.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.055mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 26.54g | 25.1g | 2% |
| Calories | 322kcal | 305kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 2.38mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.59g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
114%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 4402mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.403g)
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.