USDA-derived generic food data

What is the nutrition score of Mackerel?

Per 100g, Mackerel has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 23/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.

Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.

Daily Nutrient Contribution

23/100

11 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 fillet (110g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer 1 fillet
Calories262 kcal288 kcal
Protein24 g26 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat18 g20 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat4 g5 g
Sodium83 mg91 mg
Potassium401 mg441 mg
Calcium15 mg17 mg
Iron1.6 mg1.7 mg
Magnesium97 mg107 mg
Zinc0.9 mg1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B1219 µg20.9 µg
Folate2 µg2 µg

Where Mackerel contributes most

These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.

Vitamin B12

100%

19 µg per 100g

Selenium

69%

52 µg per 100g

Phosphorus

51%

278 mg per 100g

Protein

43%

24 g per 100g

Sat fat

4 g per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Sodium

83 mg per 100g

Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.

Source and limits

This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.

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