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Mackerel vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Chickpeas

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Chickpeas is richer in Manganese, Folate, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +102.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +1294.6%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +274.5%
Contains more Manganese +5050%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Magnesium +102.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +1294.6%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +84.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +274.5%
Contains more Manganese +5050%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Folate +8500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +225%
Contains more Folate +8500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.2%
Contains more Fats +587.6%
Contains more Other +451.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +169.2%
Contains more Fats +587.6%
Contains more Other +451.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1101.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 23.85g 8.86g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 2.59g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 262kcal 164kcal Mackerel
Sugar 4.8g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 15mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 1.57mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 97mg 48mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 168mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 291mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 7mg Chickpeas
Zinc 0.94mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.094mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.02mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 51.6µg 3.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 27IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.116mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.063mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.526mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.286mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.139mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.085mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.329mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.38mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.631mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.593mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.116mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.475mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.372mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.244mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.269g Chickpeas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.583g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.156g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Chickpeas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
235%
Mackerel
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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/175120/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/nutrients

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

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