Mackerel vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mackerel and fajita
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and potassium, while fajita has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 478% more than fajita.
- Mackerel contains 11 times more vitamin E than fajita. While mackerel contains 2.38mg of vitamin E, fajita contains only 0.22mg.
- The amount of sodium in fajita is lower.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of fajita is 42.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +407.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +981.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +338% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +365.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.2% |
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Protein
~18.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +470.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.54µg | 478% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 799mg | 159% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 16.7µg | 103% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.089g | 34% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 5.73g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 1.596g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 2.333g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 135kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 4.779mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 22mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 284mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 67.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 277mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.066mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.37mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.387mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 18.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 3651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)