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Mackerel vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Minestrone

  • Mackerel is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Minestrone.
  • Mackerel has 95 times more Cholesterol than Minestrone. Mackerel has 95mg of Cholesterol, while Minestrone has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1004.3%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1004.3%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +744%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 15
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +744%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +945.2%
Contains more Fats +2313.5%
Contains more Other +1016.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +112.4%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +945.2%
Contains more Fats +2313.5%
Contains more Other +1016.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +112.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Minestrone
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 18.5g 1.77g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 1.04g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 305kcal 34kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 66mg 14mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.38mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 3mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 23mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 130mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.051mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.391mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.041mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 95mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.29g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.46g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 4196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $7)
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?
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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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.