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Mackerel vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Olive

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Olive is richer in Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Olive.
  • Olive contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).

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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.
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Olive
Contains more Magnesium +2325%
Contains more Phosphorus +9166.7%
Contains more Potassium +4912.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +5633.3%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +110.2%
Contains more Copper +167%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +2325%
Contains more Phosphorus +9166.7%
Contains more Potassium +4912.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Selenium +5633.3%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +110.2%
Contains more Copper +167%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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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Olive
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5011.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
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 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5011.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Olive
Contains more Protein +2739.3%
Contains more Fats +66.8%
Contains more Other +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.2%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +2739.3%
Contains more Fats +66.8%
Contains more Other +127.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Olive
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Olive Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.06g Olive
Protein 23.85g 0.84g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 10.68g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.26g Olive
Calories 262kcal 115kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.2g Olive
Calcium 15mg 88mg Olive
Iron 1.57mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 97mg 4mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 3mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 8mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 735mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.22mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg
Selenium 51.6µg 0.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 20µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Olive
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.003mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.037mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.009mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.026mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.031mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.05mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.032mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.029mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.038mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.023mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Olive
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.415g Olive
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 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.911g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive
Olive is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.