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Coconut vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coconut and mackerel

  • Coconut has more copper and fiber; however, mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 IronIron +73.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +335%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +626.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +739.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +33.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1295.8%
~equal in Water ~43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +483.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1596.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 20mg 4450mg 193%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 10.1µg 73.4µg 115%
Saturated fat 29.698g 7.148g 103%
Manganese 1.5mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 6.21g 39%
Copper 0.435mg 0.1mg 37%
Fiber 9g 0g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Protein 3.33g 18.5g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.41mg 27%
Phosphorus 113mg 254mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 8.32g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 3.3mg 17%
Choline 12.1mg 101.6mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.19mg 13%
Iron 2.43mg 1.4mg 13%
Fats 33.49g 25.1g 13%
Magnesium 32mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 7.8µg 6%
Calcium 14mg 66mg 5%
Carbs 15.23g 0g 5%
Potassium 356mg 520mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Folate 26µg 15µg 3%
Calories 354kcal 305kcal 2%
Net carbs 6.23g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 0g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
8%
Coconut
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 4430mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $4.4)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.