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Mackerel vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Dill

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, however, Dill is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Dill.
  • Dill has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Dill weed, fresh.

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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.
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Dill
Contains more Phosphorus +284.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +215.2%
Contains more Iron +370.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +46%
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 248% 40% 29% 66% 8% 25% 49% 165% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +215.2%
Contains more Iron +370.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +46%
Equal in Magnesium - 55

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.
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Dill
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4815.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 464% 0% 0% 284% 15% 69% 30% 24% 43% 113% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4815.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Folate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dill
Contains more Protein +434.7%
Contains more Fats +2141.1%
Contains more Other +446.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +99.9%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more Protein +434.7%
Contains more Fats +2141.1%
Contains more Other +446.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +99.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Dill
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +937.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
6% 84% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.095 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +937.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Dill
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Dill Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.92g Dill
Protein 18.5g 3.46g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 1.12g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.02g Dill
Calories 305kcal 43kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.1g Dill
Calcium 66mg 208mg Dill
Iron 1.4mg 6.59mg Dill
Magnesium 60mg 55mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 738mg Dill
Sodium 4450mg 61mg Dill
Zinc 1.1mg 0.91mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.146mg Dill
Manganese 1.264mg Dill
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 7718IU Dill
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 386µg Dill
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Dill
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg Dill
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.296mg Dill
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Dill
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.185mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 150µg Dill
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.014mg Dill
Threonine 0.068mg Dill
Isoleucine 0.195mg Dill
Leucine 0.159mg Dill
Lysine 0.246mg Dill
Methionine 0.011mg Dill
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Dill
Valine 0.154mg Dill
Histidine 0.071mg Dill
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Dill
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.06g Dill
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.802g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.095g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Dill
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
86%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 4389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill 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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.