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BMackerel (Atlantic)
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Graded B — 58 out of 100, #12 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (91/100); omega-3 drags it down (25/100).
The short version: Sardines' bigger, oilier cousin — B12 and D for days.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 58
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#12 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Mackerel (Atlantic) healthy?
It grades B — 58 out of 100, #12 of 28 seafood in our system. Sardines' bigger, oilier cousin — B12 and D for days.
How many calories are in Mackerel (Atlantic)?
262 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Mackerel (Atlantic) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.