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Mackerel vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and chickpea raw?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium, yet chickpea raw is richer in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Chickpea raw contains less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than chickpea raw.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +207.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +556%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~252mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3613.3%
~equal in Choline ~99.3mg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +315.6%
Contains more WaterWater +459.9%
Contains more OtherOther +368.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +504.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Chickpea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 21.306mg 926%
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 24mg 192%
Folate 15µg 557µg 136%
Selenium 73.4µg 0µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Copper 0.1mg 0.656mg 62%
Fiber 0g 12.2g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.477mg 38%
Iron 1.4mg 4.31mg 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.588mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.603g 30%
Fats 25.1g 6.04g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.731g 23%
Carbs 0g 62.95g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 1.377g 17%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.76mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.541mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.82mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.535mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 718mg 6%
Magnesium 60mg 79mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 3µg 5%
Calories 305kcal 378kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Protein 18.5g 20.47g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.212mg 2%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 66mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.7g N/A
Phosphorus 254mg 252mg 0%
Choline 101.6mg 99.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.566mg 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 Chickpea raw
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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.545g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.