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Caper vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caper and Mackerel

  • Caper has more Copper, while Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 28 times less Sodium than Caper. Caper contains 2348mg of Sodium, while Mackerel contains 83mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
4
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Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +297.9%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2680%
Contains more Potassium +902.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.8%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
Equal in Iron - 1.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Copper +297.9%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Magnesium +193.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2680%
Contains more Potassium +902.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +193.8%
Contains more Selenium +4200%
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.
Caper
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +975%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 +975%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
3
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Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.4%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Protein +910.6%
Contains more Fats +1970.9%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.4%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Protein +910.6%
Contains more Fats +1970.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11020.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1314.5%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11020.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1314.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 0g Caper
Protein 2.36g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.86g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 4.89g 0g Caper
Calories 23kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.41g Mackerel
Fiber 3.2g 0g Caper
Calcium 40mg 15mg Caper
Iron 1.67mg 1.57mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 10mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 40mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 2348mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.32mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.374mg 0.094mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.02mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 138IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.4mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 23µg 2µg Caper
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
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 Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 4.176g Caper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
15%
Caper
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 2265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $7)
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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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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.