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Mackerel vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and fruit preserves?

  • Mackerel is richer than fruit preserves in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fruit preserves is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Jams and preserves types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +575.3%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1236.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3570%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1883.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +896.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4900%
Contains more FatsFats +35757.1%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +5726.1%
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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21794.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Fruit preserves
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 Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 32mg 192%
Selenium 73.4µg 2µg 130%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.07g 39%
Protein 18.5g 0.37g 36%
Phosphorus 254mg 19mg 34%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.01g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.02mg 30%
Carbs 0g 68.86g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.038g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.036mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 10.2mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.12mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 77mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 4mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 0.49mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.06mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.076mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Folate 15µg 11µg 1%
Calories 305kcal 278kcal 1%
Net carbs 0g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.5g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 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 Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 4418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.