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Mackerel vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and currants

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, currants have more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Currants are lower in cholesterol.
  • Currants have a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Currants, red and white, 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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +477.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Copper ~0.107mg

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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1236.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41%

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
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1221.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12450%
Contains more OtherOther +1961.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +95.2%

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% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6956.8%
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 Currant
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 Currant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.6µg 132%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.088g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.2g 38%
Protein 18.5g 1.4g 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.017g 32%
Phosphorus 254mg 44mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.07mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.028g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.1mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 7.6mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.3g 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.1mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 56kcal 12%
Magnesium 60mg 13mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.05mg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.23mg 8%
Manganese 0.186mg 8%
Potassium 520mg 275mg 7%
Vitamin A 47µg 2µg 5%
Carbs 0g 13.8g 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1mg 5%
Fructose 3.53g 4%
Calcium 66mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 11µg 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.107mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.5g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.37g 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 Currant
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
17%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.