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Mackerel vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and filo different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while filo is higher in vitamin B1 and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than filo.
  • Filo is lower in cholesterol.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index (38) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Phyllo dough 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.
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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215%
Contains more IronIron +129.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.101mg

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%
Filo
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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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2875%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +212%
Contains more CholineCholine +1372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2605%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +486.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.6%
Contains more FatsFats +318.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +688.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +572.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Filo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 483mg 172%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 23.3µg 91%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.541mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.923g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Fats 25.1g 6g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.03mg 29%
Phosphorus 254mg 75mg 26%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.47g 26%
Protein 18.5g 7.1g 23%
Iron 1.4mg 3.21mg 23%
Manganese 0.476mg 21%
Folate 15µg 88µg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.6g 18%
Choline 101.6mg 6.9mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.08mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 3.149g 13%
Potassium 520mg 74mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.341mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 15mg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.073mg 5%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.5µg 4%
Calories 305kcal 299kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.18g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.101mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Filo
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
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 3967mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.