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Mackerel vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and macaroon different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, macaroon is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Macaroon has less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than macaroon (32).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.8%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +979.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1152.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +609.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1016.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +512.6%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +273.9%
Contains more OtherOther +683.6%
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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +416.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 241mg 183%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 6.8µg 121%
Saturated fat 7.148g 20.099g 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.81g 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Protein 18.5g 3.02g 31%
Phosphorus 254mg 68mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.096mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Carbs 0g 61.22g 20%
Copper 0.1mg 0.269mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.22mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 9.1mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 1.61g 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.19mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 123mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.06mg 10%
Calories 305kcal 460kcal 8%
Iron 1.4mg 0.82mg 7%
Magnesium 60mg 29mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Fats 25.1g 22.55g 4%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.73mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 45.16g 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 Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.951g)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 4209mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.