USDA-derived comparison

Mackerel vs Tuna Steak

Mackerel leads for Magnesium and Vitamin B2; Tuna Steak answers with Selenium, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose mackerel for magnesium and vitamin B2. Choose tuna Steak for selenium and vitamin B3.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Mackerel

Typical serving: 1 fillet (110g)

23/100

More magnesiumMore vitamin B2
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Tuna Steak

Typical serving: 1 steak (130g)

29/100

More seleniumMore vitamin B3More vitamin B6More phosphorus
Full Tuna Steak page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientMackerelTuna Steak
Calories262 kcal130 kcal
Protein24 g29 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat18 g1 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat4 g0 g
Sodium83 mg54 mg
Potassium401 mg527 mg
Calcium15 mg4 mg
Iron1.6 mg0.9 mg
Magnesium97 mg42 mg
Zinc0.9 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg2 µg
Vitamin B1219 µg2.4 µg
Folate2 µg2 µg

Servings differ: 1 fillet of mackerel is about 110g, 1 steak of tuna steak about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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