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Mackerel vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and fettuccine

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium than fettuccine.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Fettuccine contains less sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +916%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.4%
Contains more FatsFats +829.6%
Contains more OtherOther +605.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +74.9%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +824.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1452.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fettuccine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 166mg 186%
Selenium 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.4g 39%
Fats 25.1g 2.7g 34%
Phosphorus 254mg 25mg 33%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.9g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.05mg 28%
Cholesterol 95mg 14mg 27%
Protein 18.5g 6.2g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.9g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Magnesium 60mg 6mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.45mg 13%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.6mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 168mg 10%
Calories 305kcal 99kcal 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.8mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Carbs 0g 14g 5%
Calcium 66mg 28mg 4%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.3g N/A
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 4284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is cheaper (difference - $3)

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

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.