Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mackerel vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Mackerel and Shiitake

  • Mackerel is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Selenium needs 83% more than Shiitake.
  • Mackerel contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Shiitake. While Mackerel contains 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Shiitake contains only 0.015mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

Infographic

Mackerel vs Shiitake infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +805.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +1050%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +385%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +805.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +1050%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +550%
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 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +964.7%
Contains more Fats +3534.7%
Contains more Other +585.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.5%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +964.7%
Contains more Fats +3534.7%
Contains more Other +585.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Shiitake
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 23.85g 2.24g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.49g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 262kcal 34kcal Mackerel
Sugar 2.38g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 15mg 2mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 20mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 112mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 304mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.94mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.094mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.02mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 51.6µg 5.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.217mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.877mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.293mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.134mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.111mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.189mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.134mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.033mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.111mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.145mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 4.176g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.