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Artichoke vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Artichoke and Mackerel

  • Artichoke is richer in Fiber, and Folate, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Artichoke contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Artichokes, (globe or french), raw 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.
Artichoke
Artichoke
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Equal in Potassium - 401
Artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.7%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Equal in Potassium - 401

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.
Artichoke
Artichoke
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +2825%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Mackerel
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 C +2825%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin A +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Artichoke
Artichoke
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +629.4%
Contains more Fats +11773.3%
Contains more Other +348.7%
Artichoke
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Mackerel
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +59.5%
Contains more Protein +629.4%
Contains more Fats +11773.3%
Contains more Other +348.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Artichoke
Artichoke
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6618.8%
Artichoke
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6618.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Artichoke Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.11g 0g Artichoke
Protein 3.27g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.15g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 10.51g 0g Artichoke
Calories 47kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.99g Mackerel
Fiber 5.4g 0g Artichoke
Calcium 44mg 15mg Artichoke
Iron 1.28mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 90mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 370mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 94mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.49mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.231mg 0.094mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.256mg 0.02mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 13IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 11.7mg 0.4mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.046mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 68µg 2µg Artichoke
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g 4.176g Artichoke
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Artichoke 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
19%
Artichoke
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Artichoke
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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.
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.