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Mackerel vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and True morels?

  • Mackerel is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 133% more.
  • Mackerel has 64 times more Saturated Fat than True morels. While Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, True morels have only 0.065g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mushrooms, morel, raw 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
7
True morels
True morels
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +2835%
Equal in Potassium - 411
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +2835%
Equal in Potassium - 411

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
True morels
True morels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Folate +350%
Mackerel
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%
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
True morels
True morels
Contains more Protein +664.4%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +664.4%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
True morels
True morels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13373.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13373.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel True morels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.3g True morels
Protein 23.85g 3.12g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.57g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 5.1g True morels
Calories 262kcal 31kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.6g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 15mg 43mg True morels
Iron 1.57mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 97mg 19mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 194mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 411mg True morels
Sodium 83mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 0.94mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.094mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.02mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 51.6µg 2.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin D 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.069mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.205mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.252mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.44mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.136mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 9µg True morels
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg True morels
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.065g True morels
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 0.052g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.433g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel True morels
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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.