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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% 16% 48% 378% 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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 25.63mg 155%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 4.1µg 126%
Copper 0.1mg 1.031mg 103%
Manganese 2.179mg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.138mg 73%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 31.551g 58%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Magnesium 60mg 270mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 12.329g 41%
Fats 25.1g 49.93g 38%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 254mg 481mg 32%
Iron 1.4mg 3.71mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.137mg 21%
Calcium 66mg 269mg 20%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.12mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.205mg 15%
Saturated fat 7.148g 3.802g 15%
Calories 305kcal 579kcal 14%
Choline 101.6mg 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Folate 15µg 44µg 7%
Carbs 0g 21.55g 7%
Potassium 520mg 733mg 6%
Protein 18.5g 21.15g 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.618mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
172%
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.