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Avocado vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and mackerel

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber and folate, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +234.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +185.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +434.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12800%

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.
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1092.5%
Contains more FatsFats +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 0.4µg 51.6µg 93%
Protein 2g 23.85g 44%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 6.85mg 32%
Phosphorus 52mg 278mg 32%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.412mg 22%
Folate 81µg 2µg 20%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 4.3g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.46mg 16%
Magnesium 29mg 97mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Iron 0.55mg 1.57mg 13%
Copper 0.19mg 0.094mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0.4mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.126g 4.176g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.99mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.159mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 7.006g 7%
Calories 160kcal 262kcal 5%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin A 7µg 54µg 5%
Fats 14.66g 17.81g 5%
Sodium 7mg 83mg 3%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.94mg 3%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 0g 3%
Potassium 485mg 401mg 2%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.702mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.