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Mackerel vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Paprika different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Paprika.
  • Paprika is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Spices, paprika types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +1065.1%
Contains more Calcium +247%
Contains more Iron +1410%
Contains more Magnesium +196.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +338.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +293.6%
Contains more Copper +613%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Selenium +1065.1%
Contains more Calcium +247%
Contains more Iron +1410%
Contains more Magnesium +196.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains more Potassium +338.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +293.6%
Contains more Copper +613%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31272%
Contains more Vitamin E +1122.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +929.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31272%
Contains more Vitamin E +1122.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +929.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Water +282.6%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +94.7%
Contains more Water +282.6%
Contains more Other +73.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Paprika
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 18.5g 14.14g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 12.89g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 305kcal 282kcal Mackerel
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 66mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 1.4mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 60mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 254mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 520mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 4450mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 1.1mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.1mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 73.4µg 6.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 2.38mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 15µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.14g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.695g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
Mackerel
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 4382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.