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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 A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 500% more than dill.
  • Dill has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of dill is higher.

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.
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%
Dill
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +370.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg

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%
Dill
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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 283% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +721.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%

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
Dill
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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 ProteinProtein +434.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2141.1%
Contains more OtherOther +446.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +99.9%

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
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +937.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6436.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Dill DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 61mg 191%
Selenium 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Iron 1.4mg 6.59mg 65%
Manganese 1.264mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.095g 41%
Vitamin A 47µg 386µg 38%
Fats 25.1g 1.12g 37%
Folate 15µg 150µg 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.06g 32%
Protein 18.5g 3.46g 30%
Phosphorus 254mg 66mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.802g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.185mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Calcium 66mg 208mg 14%
Calories 305kcal 43kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.57mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.296mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Potassium 520mg 738mg 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.146mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.91mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.02g 2%
Magnesium 60mg 55mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Dill
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
54%
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 Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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 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.