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Mackerel vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and nougat?

  • Nougat has less vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and choline than mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Nougat contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than nougat.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Candies, nougat, with almonds types in this comparison.

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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%
Nougat
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +395.2%
Contains more IronIron +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +361.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2723.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1892.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.4%

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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1403%
Contains more WaterWater +1900%
Contains more OtherOther +2813%
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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.01µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 33mg 192%
Selenium 73.4µg 2.6µg 129%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g 41%
Fats 25.1g 1.67g 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Carbs 0g 92.39g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.02mg 30%
Protein 18.5g 3.33g 30%
Phosphorus 254mg 55mg 28%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.667g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0g 21%
Choline 101.6mg 5.1mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.478mg 18%
Manganese 0.304mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Potassium 520mg 105mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 0.59mg 10%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 60mg 32mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.42mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Calories 305kcal 398kcal 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.134mg 4%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.77mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.148mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 44.97g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 4417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.481g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.