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Croaker vs Mackerel
CALORIC DENSITY
Croaker, atlantic, raw
Mackerel, atlantic, raw
1.04
2.05
15020
15046

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Croaker
Mackerel
Protein = 34g
Protein = 18g
Carbohydrates = 0g
Carbohydrates = 0g
Fat = 6g
Fat = 14g
Fiber = 0g
Fiber = 0g
Monounsaturated = 2g
Monounsaturated = 5g
Polyunsaturated = 1g
Polyunsaturated = 3g
Saturated Fat = 2g
Saturated Fat = 3g
Nutrient croaker mackerel
Protein 34g 18g
Carbohydrate 0g 0g
Fiber 0g 0g
Fat 6g 14g
Monounsat. Fat 2g 14g
Polyunsat. Fat 1g 3g
Saturated Fat 2g 3g
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 29%
Choline = 15%
Vitamin A = 6%
Vitamin A = 8%
Vitamin C = 0%
Vitamin C = 1%
Vitamin E = 16%
Vitamin E = 12%
Vitamin K = 0%
Vitamin K = 6%
Nutrientcroakermackerel
Choline29%15%
Vitamin A6%8%
Vitamin C0%1%
Vitamin E16%12%
Vitamin K0%6%

Mackerel have significantly more Vitamins K than croaker. Croaker are a good source of Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium. Croaker are a great source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus. Croaker are an excellent source of Vitamin B12. Mackerel are a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron. Mackerel are a great source of Niacin. Mackerel are an excellent source of Vitamin B12.

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 14%
Vitamin B1 = 17%
Vitamin B2 = 17%
Vitamin B2 = 28%
Vitamin B3 = 67%
Vitamin B3 = 74%
Vitamin B5 = 29%
Vitamin B5 = 17%
Vitamin B6 = 52%
Vitamin B6 = 35%
Vitamin B12 = 240%
Vitamin B12 = 425%
Nutrientcroakermackerel
Vitamin B114%17%
Vitamin B217%28%
Vitamin B367%74%
Vitamin B529%17%
Vitamin B652%35%
Vitamin B12240%425%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 7%
Sodium = 6%
Potassium = 19%
Potassium = 9%
Calcium = 6%
Calcium = 2%
Magnesium = 22%
Magnesium = 21%
Phosphorus = 70%
Phosphorus = 37%
Iron = 12%
Iron = 27%
Manganese = 2%
Manganese = 1%
Selenium = 156%
Selenium = 96%
Copper = 8%
Copper = 7%
Zinc = 9%
Zinc = 7%
Nutrientcroakermackerel
Sodium7%6%
Potasium19%9%
Calcium6%2%
Magnesium22%21%
Phosphorus70%37%
Iron12%27%
Manganese2%1%
Selenium156%96%
Copper8%7%
Zinc9%7%

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