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Mackerel vs. Blackberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and blackberries

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, blackberries are richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Blackberries contain less cholesterol.
  • Blackberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of blackberries is 25, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Blackberries, raw.

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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 14% 8.7% 14% 23% 55% 14% 9.4% 0.13% 84% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1054.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18250%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
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 70% 3.7% 23% 0% 5% 6% 12% 17% 6.9% 0% 50% 19% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1095.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1230.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5022.4%
Contains more OtherOther +3622.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +105%

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
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.28 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17602.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2117.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Blackberry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.28g 40%
Fats 25.1g 0.49g 38%
Protein 18.5g 1.39g 34%
Phosphorus 254mg 22mg 33%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.014g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.03mg 29%
Manganese 0.646mg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.047g 21%
Fiber 0g 5.3g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.646mg 17%
Choline 101.6mg 8.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.026mg 13%
Calories 305kcal 43kcal 13%
Potassium 520mg 162mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 19.8µg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 0.62mg 10%
Magnesium 60mg 20mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.17mg 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.165mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.53mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 11µg 4%
Calcium 66mg 29mg 4%
Folate 15µg 25µg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.61g 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Net carbs 0g 4.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Blackberry
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
17%
Blackberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
23%
Blackberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $6.7)

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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.