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Mackerel vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Feijoa

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Feijoa has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Feijoa, 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1236.8%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Feijoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1236.8%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +1733.3%
Contains more Copper +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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
9
:
3
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Vitamin A +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
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%
Feijoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2516.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1018.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Protein +2505.6%
Contains more Fats +5876.2%
Contains more Other +3426.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +93.7%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Feijoa
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +2505.6%
Contains more Fats +5876.2%
Contains more Other +3426.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +93.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Feijoa
Feijoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4466.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Feijoa
35% 19% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.136 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4466.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Feijoa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Feijoa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.81g Feijoa
Protein 18.5g 0.71g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.42g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 15.21g Feijoa
Calories 305kcal 61kcal Mackerel
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 0g 8.2g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 6.4g Feijoa
Calcium 66mg 17mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 19mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 172mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 3mg Feijoa
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.084mg Feijoa
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 6IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.16mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 32.9mg Feijoa
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.006mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.295mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.067mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 23µg Feijoa
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 3.5µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.007mg Feijoa
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg Feijoa
Methionine 0.007mg Feijoa
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Feijoa
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.104g Feijoa
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.056g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.136g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Feijoa
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
15%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 4447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $5.7)

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.