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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
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4
True morels
True morels
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +770%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Copper +525%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209%
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +770%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Copper +525%

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
True morels
True morels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205
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%
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.205

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
True morels
True morels
Contains more Protein +492.9%
Contains more Fats +4303.5%
Contains more Other +737.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.4%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
True morels
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 Protein +492.9%
Contains more Fats +4303.5%
Contains more Other +737.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
True morels
True morels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1334.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1334.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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 True morels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 2.3g True morels
Protein 18.5g 3.12g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.57g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 5.1g True morels
Calories 305kcal 31kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 0.6g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 66mg 43mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 411mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 1.1mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.1mg 0.625mg True morels
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 206IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 5.1µg 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
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg True morels
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.065g True morels
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 0.052g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.433g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel True morels
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 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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Mackerel
109%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 4429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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

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. 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.