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Mackerel vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and coriander

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus; however, coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 500% more than coriander.
  • Coriander has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +429.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8055.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Calcium ~67mg
~equal in Potassium ~521mg

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +693.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +617%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3874.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +313.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.5mg

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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +768.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4726.9%
Contains more OtherOther +811.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +114.4%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2925.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Coriander
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 Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 310µg 252%
Sodium 4450mg 46mg 191%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.9µg 132%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.04g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.52g 38%
Protein 18.5g 2.13g 33%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.014g 32%
Vitamin A 47µg 337µg 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Phosphorus 254mg 48mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.149mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.275g 20%
Manganese 0.426mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 12.8mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.114mg 14%
Calories 305kcal 23kcal 14%
Copper 0.1mg 0.225mg 14%
Folate 15µg 62µg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 26mg 8%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.067mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.162mg 2%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.5mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.87g N/A
Calcium 66mg 67mg 0%
Potassium 520mg 521mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.87g 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 Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 4404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.