
Mackerel
BLS 4.0 food: Mackerel raw (Makrele roh), code T107100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #175119
Per portion (125 g)
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Mackerel meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function.
DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
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Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function.
Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Goals this food supports
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 149 kcal | 186 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 23.3 g | BLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 10.4 g | BLS FAT · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 0 g | 0 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| starch | 0 g | 0 g | BLS STARCH · Logische Null | |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBT · Logische Null | |
| fibreSoluble | 0 g | 0 g | BLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung | |
| Water | 68 g | 85 g | BLS WATER · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Salt | 0.38 g | 0.48 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 2.1 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.3 g | 4.1 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.2 g | 2.8 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 1.9 g | 2.3 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.14 g | 0.18 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| EPA | 588 mg | 735 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| DHA | 739 mg | 924 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 1327 mg | 1659 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.34 g | 0.42 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.22 g | 0.28 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| Oleic acid | 1.8 g | 2.2 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient databasereferenceLeibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016 | |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 103 mg | BLS CHORL · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 54 µg | 67.5 µg | 7 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 8 µg | 10 µg | 160 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg | 10 % | BLS VITE · Other nutrient databasereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Vitamin K | 2 µg | 2.5 µg | 3 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.17 mg | 0.21 mg | 15 % | BLS THIA · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.3 mg | 0.38 mg | 21 % | BLS RIBF · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 15.3 mg | 19.1 mg | 96 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.63 mg | 0.79 mg | 11 % | BLS PANTAC · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 0.34 mg | 19 % | BLS VITB6 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Biotin | 5.8 µg | 7.3 µg | 12 % | BLS BIOT · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Folate | 24 µg | 30 µg | 12 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.8 µg | 11 µg | 352 % | BLS VITB12 · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Choline | 65 mg | 81.3 mg | USDA FDC 175119 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 153 mg | 191 mg | BLS NA · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 419 mg | 17 % | BLS K · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 25 mg | 3 % | BLS CA · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 46.3 mg | 10 % | BLS MG · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg | 275 mg | 31 % | BLS P · Scientific literaturereferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.3 mg | 7 % | BLS FE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceAlves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 0.62 mg | 5 % | BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceAlves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Iodine | 24 µg | 30 µg | 16 % | BLS ID · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267 |
| Selenium | 44.1 µg | 55.1 µg | 80 % | USDA FDC 175119 |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg | 6 % | BLS CU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceAlves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267 Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg | 1 % | BLS MN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceHealth, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013 Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267 |
| fluoride | 0.03 mg | 0.04 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 125 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.69 g | 0.87 g | BLS HIS · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Isoleucine | 0.97 g | 1.2 g | BLS ILE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Leucine | 1.7 g | 2.1 g | BLS LEU · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Lysine | 1.7 g | 2.1 g | BLS LYS · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Methionine | 0.6 g | 0.74 g | BLS MET · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.78 g | 0.98 g | BLS PHE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Threonine | 0.89 g | 1.1 g | BLS THR · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Tryptophan | 0.24 g | 0.3 g | BLS TRP · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Valine | 1.1 g | 1.4 g | BLS VAL · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov. Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Omega 3Fatty Acids — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin D — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Thiamin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Riboflavin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Niacin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B6 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B12 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Potassium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Phosphorus — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Selenium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Iodine — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.