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Mackerel vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and clementine

  • Mackerel has more vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, iron, and vitamin E, while clementine has more vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for sodium, 193% more than clementine.
  • The amount of sodium in clementine is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of clementine is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Clementines, 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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%
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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1090%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2076.5%
Contains more FatsFats +16633.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +101.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Clementine
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 Clementine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.8mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.15g 38%
Protein 18.5g 0.85g 35%
Phosphorus 254mg 21mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.075mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.636mg 17%
Choline 101.6mg 14mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.2mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 47kcal 13%
Magnesium 60mg 10mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.03mg 12%
Potassium 520mg 177mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.043mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.086mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Calcium 66mg 30mg 4%
Carbs 0g 12.02g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 3%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.32g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.18g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Clementine
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
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.