Mackerel, Atlantic

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 467% of daily DHA, 335% of daily vitamin B-12 and 107% of daily vitamin D needed in pregnancy.

  1. DHA 1.4 g
  2. Vitamin B-12 8.71 mcg
  3. Vitamin D 643 IU
  4. Protein 18.6 g
  5. Riboflavin 0.31 mg
  6. Vitamin B-6 0.39 mg
  7. Choline 65 mg
  8. Potassium 314 mg
  9. Iron 1.63 mg
  10. Zinc 0.63 mg
  11. Calcium 12 mg
  12. Vitamin C 0.4 mg
  13. Folate (DFE) 1 mcg
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium12 mg1000 mg
Choline65 mg450 mg
DHA1.4 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)1 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.63 mg27 mg
Potassium314 mg2900 mg
Protein18.6 g70 g
Riboflavin0.31 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-128.71 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.39 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0.4 mg85 mg
Vitamin D643 IU600 IU
Zinc0.63 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Atlantic mackerel is recommended during pregnancy as an FDA Best Choice fish. It provides substantial amounts of omega-3 DHA and vitamin D while remaining low in mercury, unlike large king mackerel. The FDA advises pregnant women to enjoy two to three four-ounce servings of low-mercury fish each week. Bake or grill Atlantic mackerel with lemon slices and fresh rosemary for a flavorful prenatal dinner.

Sources: FDA · ACOG

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Mackerel, Atlantic provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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