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Mackerel vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and carrots

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline; however, carrots have more vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Carrots are lower in cholesterol.
  • Carrots have a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Carrots, 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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +358.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +625.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1054.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1676.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%

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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1889.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10358.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1295.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +105.3%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5207.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Carrot
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 Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 69mg 190%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin A 47µg 835µg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.117g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.24g 38%
Protein 18.5g 0.93g 35%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.037g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 254mg 35mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.014g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.138mg 21%
Choline 101.6mg 8.8mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 0.3mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.983mg 14%
Calories 305kcal 41kcal 13%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.66mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 12mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.058mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.24mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 6%
Potassium 520mg 320mg 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.045mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 13.2µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Calcium 66mg 33mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.58g 3%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Folate 15µg 19µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Carrot
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
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 4381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.