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Mackerel vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Gefilte fish?

  • Mackerel is richer than Gefilte fish in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 757% more.
  • Mackerel has 11 times more Magnesium than Gefilte fish. While Mackerel has 97mg of Magnesium, Gefilte fish has only 9mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gefilte fish is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe types 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 Magnesium +977.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +340.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +391.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +265%
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 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Magnesium +977.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.8%
Contains more Potassium +340.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +391.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.3%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +265%

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 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2161.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +50%
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 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2161.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Fats +929.5%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.8%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +163%
Contains more Fats +929.5%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1408.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +750.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1408.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 23.85g 9.07g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.73g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 262kcal 84kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 23mg Gefilte fish
Iron 1.57mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 97mg 9mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 73mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 91mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 524mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.82mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 51.6µg 10.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 89IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 27µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.065mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.059mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.2mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 3µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.84µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.086mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.488mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.486mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.81mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.842mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.255mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.493mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.548mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.261mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.045g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.075g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.027g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.824g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.285g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.