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Mackerel vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and avocadoes?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and choline, yet avocadoes are higher in fiber and folate.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in avocadoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more IronIron +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +388.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18250%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~485mg

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +615.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +169.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%

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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +825%
Contains more FatsFats +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +748.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +70.3%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Avocado DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 7mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Protein 18.5g 2g 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.816g 29%
Phosphorus 254mg 52mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 28%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.126g 23%
Folate 15µg 81µg 17%
Fats 25.1g 14.66g 16%
Choline 101.6mg 14.2mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.257mg 12%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 21µg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.55mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.738mg 10%
Magnesium 60mg 29mg 7%
Calories 305kcal 160kcal 7%
Manganese 0.142mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.13mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.067mg 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 7µg 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.64mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 9.799g 4%
Carbs 0g 8.53g 3%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.07mg 2%
Potassium 520mg 485mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Avocado
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
172%
Mackerel
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 4443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.