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Mackerel vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and corn raw?

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

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +169.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1759.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2027%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1825.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1175.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Corn raw
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 Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 15mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.6µg 132%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.487g 38%
Fats 25.1g 1.35g 37%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.325g 31%
Protein 18.5g 3.27g 30%
Phosphorus 254mg 89mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.093mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.432g 20%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.07mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 14%
Choline 101.6mg 23mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.155mg 11%
Calories 305kcal 86kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.77mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 520mg 270mg 7%
Folate 15µg 42µg 7%
Manganese 0.163mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.46mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.7g 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.054mg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 9µg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Net carbs 0g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Corn raw
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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $5.8)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.