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Peanut butter vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut butter and Mackerel

  • Peanut butter is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Fiber, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Peanut butter.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +226.7%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +167%
Contains more Copper +348.9%
Contains more Manganese +8225%
Contains more Selenium +1158.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +167%
Contains more Copper +348.9%
Contains more Manganese +8225%
Contains more Selenium +1158.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.57

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 B3 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4230.9%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +188.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +4230.9%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Mackerel
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 Peanut butter Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 0g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 51.36g 17.81g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 0g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 262kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Mackerel
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 15mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 1.57mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 97mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 278mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 401mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 83mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.94mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.094mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 6.85mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.99mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 87µg 2µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.525mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.616mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.546mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.681mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.265mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.931mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.557mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 10.325g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 7.006g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 4.3g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Mackerel
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
62%
Peanut butter
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.