Fish & seafood

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw

FDC 175119fillet (112 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 62 · -13 vs Fish & seafood median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 62 of 100. Within fish & seafood it ranks 48 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (37% DV), a good source of magnesium (18% DV), a good source of vitamin e (10% DV). Most of its 205 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.6 g · 37%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 13.9 g · 63%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories205 kcal10%
Total fat14 g18%
Saturated fat3.3 g16%
Cholesterol70 mg23%
Sodium90 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g37%
Potassium314 mg7%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium76 mg18%
Vitamin C0.4 mg0%
Vitamin A50 µg6%
Vitamin E1.5 mg10%

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FDC 175119

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein37% DV
Magnesium18% DV
Vitamin E10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density62 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g90 vs 75 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Fish, milkfish, rawDensity 63 vs 62Fish, herring, Atlantic, rawDensity 64 vs 62Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), rawDensity 64 vs 62

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