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Mackerel vs Gefilte fish - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Gefilte fish

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Gefilte fish is higher in Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 465% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Mackerel has 17 times more Saturated Fat than Gefilte fish. Mackerel has 7.148g of Saturated Fat, while Gefilte fish has 0.412g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
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3
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +471.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +95%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34%
Gefilte fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65%
Contains more Calcium +187%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +471.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Copper +95%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
3
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
Contains more Vitamin A +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%
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%
Gefilte fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Fats +1350.9%
Contains more Other +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Gefilte fish
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Fats +1350.9%
Contains more Other +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +86.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +909.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2078.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Gefilte fish
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +909.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2078.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Mackerel Gefilte fish
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in glycemic index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 18.5g 9.07g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 1.73g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 305kcal 84kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 23mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 73mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 91mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 524mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 1.1mg 0.82mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 157IU 89IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 27µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.059mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 3µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.84µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.086mg Gefilte fish
Threonine 0.488mg Gefilte fish
Isoleucine 0.486mg Gefilte fish
Leucine 0.81mg Gefilte fish
Lysine 0.842mg Gefilte fish
Methionine 0.255mg Gefilte fish
Phenylalanine 0.493mg Gefilte fish
Valine 0.548mg Gefilte fish
Histidine 0.261mg Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 95mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.045g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.075g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.027g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.824g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.285g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Gefilte fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
Mackerel
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Mackerel
38%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 3926mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.