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Mackerel vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Sunflower seed

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, however, Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Sunflower seed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +234.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +431.9%
Contains more Copper +1814.9%
Contains more Manganese +9650%
Equal in Selenium - 53
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +234.4%
Contains more Magnesium +235.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +431.9%
Contains more Copper +1814.9%
Contains more Manganese +9650%
Equal in Selenium - 53

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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +11250%
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.4%
Contains more Folate +11250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +1026.2%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +1026.2%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.455

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 23.85g 20.78g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 262kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 15mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 1.57mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 97mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 278mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 401mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 83mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.94mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.094mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.02mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 51.6µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 180IU 50IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 3µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.355mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 2µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 1.045mg 0.928mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.938mg 1.659mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.937mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.494mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.228mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.702mg 0.632mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.176g 4.455g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.014g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.