Mackerel vs Shiitake - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mackerel and Shiitake different?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Potassium, while Shiitake is higher in Fiber.
- Mackerel covers your daily need of Sodium 193% more than Shiitake.
- Mackerel contains 56 times more Vitamin D than Shiitake. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Shiitake contains 18IU.
- Shiitake is lower in Sodium.
Fish, mackerel, salted and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+3200%
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Iron
+241.5%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+126.8%
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Potassium
+71.1%
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Sodium
-99.8%
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Copper
+42%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
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Calcium
+3200%
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Iron
+241.5%
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Magnesium
+200%
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Phosphorus
+126.8%
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Potassium
+71.1%
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Sodium
-99.8%
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Copper
+42%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
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
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Vitamin D
+6200%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+39.9%
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Folate
+15.4%
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Vitamin B2
+14.2%
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Vitamin B3
+17.5%
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Vitamin D
+6200%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+39.9%
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Folate
+15.4%
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Vitamin B2
+14.2%
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Vitamin B3
+17.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+725.9%
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Fats
+5022.4%
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+1710.8%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+108.7%
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+725.9%
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+5022.4%
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+1710.8%
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+108.7%
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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 4.29g |
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Protein | 18.5g | 2.24g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 0.49g |
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Carbs | 0g | 6.79g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 34kcal |
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Sugar | 0g | 2.38g |
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Fiber | 0g | 2.5g |
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Calcium | 66mg | 2mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 0.41mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 20mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 112mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 304mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.03mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.142mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU | 18IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.4µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.217mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.877mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 13µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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Threonine | 0.134mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.111mg |
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Leucine | 0.189mg |
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Lysine | 0.134mg |
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Methionine | 0.033mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.111mg |
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Valine | 0.145mg |
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Histidine | 0.056mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Calories diet |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%

23%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 4441mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins