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Mackerel vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Basil

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Basil has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Basil is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
6
Basil
Basil
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +285%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +24366.7%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +285%
Equal in Magnesium - 64

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
6
Basil
Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3259.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5217.9%
Mackerel
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%
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3259.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5217.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Basil
Basil
Contains more Protein +487.3%
Contains more Fats +3821.9%
Contains more Other +793.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.1%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +487.3%
Contains more Fats +3821.9%
Contains more Other +793.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +114.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Basil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.05g Basil
Protein 18.5g 3.15g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.64g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 2.65g Basil
Calories 305kcal 23kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0g 0.3g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 66mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.4mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 60mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 254mg 56mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 295mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.1mg 0.81mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 73.4µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.8mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.076mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.902mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.155mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.088g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.389g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Basil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 4446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.