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Mackerel vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Falafel different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Falafel is higher in Iron, Folate, and Copper.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Falafel, home-prepared types were used in this article.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
7
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +7240%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +158%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +7240%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +158%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Folate +520%
Mackerel
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Folate +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +451.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +39%
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +451.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Falafel
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 18.5g 13.31g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 17.8g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 305kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 66mg 54mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 60mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 254mg 192mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 4450mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.1mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 73.4µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 13IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.166mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.044mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.125mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.16g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 4156mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.