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Egg white vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg white and Mackerel

  • Egg white has more Vitamin B2, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 496% higher.
  • Mackerel has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg white. Egg white has 0.439mg of Vitamin B2, while Mackerel has 0.19mg.
  • Egg white is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +842.9%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1593.3%
Contains more Potassium +219%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +267%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +842.9%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1593.3%
Contains more Potassium +219%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +267%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8100%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8100%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +14664.7%
Contains more Other +2027%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +14664.7%
Contains more Other +2027%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Egg white
Protein 10.9g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.17g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0.73g 0g Egg white
Calories 52kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 7mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.08mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 11mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 15mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 163mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 166mg 4450mg Egg white
Zinc 0.03mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.023mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Egg white
Selenium 20µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 4µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 7.148g Egg white
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Egg white
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 4284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.