Fish vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Fish, mackerel, Pacific and jack, mixed species, cooked, dry heat — 25.7g vs 14.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw — 186 vs 201 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, mackerel, Pacific and jack, mixed species, cooked, dry heat scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Fish | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 201 kcal | 186 kcal | +8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.7 g | 70.3 g | -12% |
| Protein | 25.7 g | 14.4 g | +79% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.1 g | 13.8 g | -27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.88 g | 2.42 g | +19% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.37 g | 8.38 g | -60% |
| Cholesterol | 60.0 mg | 46.0 mg | +30% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.10 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.135 mg | 0.060 mg | +125% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.540 mg | 0.080 mg | +575% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.7 mg | 1.50 mg | +611% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.365 mg | 0.250 mg | +46% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.381 mg | 0.420 mg | -9% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 83.6 mg | 61.8 mg | +35% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.23 ug | 1.00 ug | +323% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 23.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +64% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.25 mg | 0.730 mg | +71% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 11.4 ug | 27.4 ug | -58% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 29.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +867% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.49 mg | 0.660 mg | +126% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 26.0 mg | +38% |
| Phosphorus, P | 160 mg | 164 mg | -2% |
| Potassium, K | 521 mg | 268 mg | +94% |
| Sodium, Na | 110 mg | 80.0 mg | +38% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.860 mg | 0.400 mg | +115% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.119 mg | 0.030 mg | +297% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.012 mg | +58% |
| Selenium, Se | 46.8 ug | 36.5 ug | +28% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 841 kj | 778 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 2.08 g | 1.00 g | +108% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 23.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +64% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 77.0 IU | 47.0 IU | +64% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 457 IU | 1097 IU | -58% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 11.4 ug | 27.4 ug | -58% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | 0.100 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.012 g | 0.008 g | +50% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.436 g | 0.754 g | -42% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.78 g | 1.44 g | +24% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.565 g | 0.193 g | +193% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.603 g | 1.76 g | -66% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.70 g | 2.39 g | -29% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.417 g | 2.24 g | -81% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.622 g | 1.97 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.49 g | 1.37 g | +82% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.149 g | 0.123 g | +21% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.064 g | 0.043 g | +49% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.160 g | 0.132 g | +21% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.104 g | 0.061 g | +70% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.653 g | 0.526 g | +24% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.158 g | 0.089 g | +78% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 1.20 g | 0.393 g | +204% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.288 g | 0.161 g | +79% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.13 g | 0.630 g | +79% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.19 g | 0.662 g | +79% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.09 g | 1.17 g | +79% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.36 g | 1.32 g | +79% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.762 g | 0.425 g | +79% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.276 g | 0.154 g | +79% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.00 g | 0.561 g | +79% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.869 g | 0.485 g | +79% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.33 g | 0.740 g | +79% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.54 g | 0.860 g | +79% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.758 g | 0.423 g | +79% |
| Alanine | 1.56 g | 0.869 g | +79% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.63 g | 1.47 g | +79% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.84 g | 2.14 g | +79% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.24 g | 0.690 g | +79% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.910 g | 0.508 g | +79% |
| Serine | 1.05 g | 0.586 g | +79% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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