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Almond vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond and Mackerel

  • Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Almond has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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.
Almond
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +307.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +931%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1690.2%

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.
Almond
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +875.1%
Contains more OtherOther +352.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +279.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Mackerel Opinion
Calories 579kcal 305kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 18.5g Almond
Fats 49.93g 25.1g Almond
Net carbs 9.05g 0g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 0g Almond
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Almond
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 270mg 60mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 66mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 520mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1.4mg Almond
Sugar 4.35g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.1mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.1mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 254mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 4450mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.38mg Almond
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.02mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.19mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 3.3mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 44µg 15µg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Mackerel
Choline 52.1mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.802g 7.148g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 8.32g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 6.21g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
78%
Almond
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.