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Mackerel vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Soy sauce

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Soy sauce is richer in Manganese.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Soy sauce.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Selenium +10220%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +4990%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Potassium - 435
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
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 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Selenium +10220%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +4990%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Potassium - 435
Equal in Zinc - 0.87

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%
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% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +200%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Protein +193%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7861.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1535%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7861.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1535%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.13g Soy sauce
Protein 23.85g 8.14g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.57g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 4.93g Soy sauce
Calories 262kcal 53kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.4g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 15mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 1.57mg 1.45mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 74mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 166mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 83mg 5493mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.87mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.043mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 51.6µg 0.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.033mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.165mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.196mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.297mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.148mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 14µg Soy sauce
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.096mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.271mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.318mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.537mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.381mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.097mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.353mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.332mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.174mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.073g Soy sauce
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 0.088g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.263g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 5410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.