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Mackerel vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and True morels

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Sodium needs 193% more than True morels.
  • Mackerel has 110 times more Saturated Fat than True morels. Mackerel has 7.148g of Saturated Fat, while True morels have 0.065g.
  • True morels are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Mushrooms, morel, raw.

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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 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3236.4%
Contains more IronIron +770%
Contains more CopperCopper +525%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 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 0% 0% 0% 153% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +245%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.205mg

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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4303.5%
Contains more OtherOther +737.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +108.4%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1334.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel True morels Opinion
Calories 305kcal 31kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 3.12g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.57g Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 2.3g True morels
Carbs 0g 5.1g True morels
Cholesterol 95mg True morels
Vitamin D 1006IU 206IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 43mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 411mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 12.18mg True morels
Sugar 0g 0.6g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Copper 0.1mg 0.625mg True morels
Zinc 1.1mg 2.03mg True morels
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 21mg True morels
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 5.1µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 73.4µg 2.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.069mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.252mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.136mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.052g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.433g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel True morels
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
200%
Mackerel
25%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 4429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.