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Mackerel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and pistachios

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Pistachios have less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than pistachios (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +948.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +101.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +884%
Contains more OtherOther +349.7%
Contains more FatsFats +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Copper 0.1mg 1.3mg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 7µg 121%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.7mg 99%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.87mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 14.38g 54%
Manganese 1.2mg 52%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 23.257g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 490mg 34%
Iron 1.4mg 3.92mg 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Fats 25.1g 45.32g 31%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Potassium 520mg 1025mg 15%
Magnesium 60mg 121mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.3mg 13%
Calories 305kcal 560kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.2mg 10%
Folate 15µg 51µg 9%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Saturated fat 7.148g 5.907g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.86mg 3%
Protein 18.5g 20.16g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin A 47µg 26µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.