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Mackerel vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Peanut

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • 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 Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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 Selenium +616.7%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +247.9%
Contains more Copper +1117%
Contains more Manganese +9570%
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 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Selenium +616.7%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +247.9%
Contains more Copper +1117%
Contains more Manganese +9570%

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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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Folate +11900%
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% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Folate +11900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +719.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.8
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +719.5%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.8%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 23.85g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 17.81g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 0g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 262kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 15mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 1.57mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 97mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 278mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 401mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 83mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 0.94mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.094mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.02mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 51.6µg 7.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.135mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.348mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.883mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.907mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.672mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.926mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.317mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.228mg 1.082mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.652mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 4.176g 6.279g Mackerel
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 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Peanut
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
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.