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Mackerel vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Almonds

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Almonds have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Nuts, almonds.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1690.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +307.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +931%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.618mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +875.1%
Contains more OtherOther +352.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +279.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Almonds Opinion
Calories 305kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 18.5g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 25.1g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 0g 9.05g Almonds
Carbs 0g 21.55g Almonds
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Almonds
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 66mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 520mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 1.4mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 0g 4.35g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.1mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 1.1mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 254mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 4450mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 157IU 2IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 25.63mg Almonds
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 73.4µg 4.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.137mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 52.1mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
200%
Mackerel
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.