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Mackerel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Pistachio

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Pistachio has less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Selenium +948.6%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +1200%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Selenium +948.6%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +1200%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.6%
Contains more Folate +240%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.6%
Contains more Folate +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +884%
Contains more Other +349.7%
Contains more Fats +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 20.16
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 Water +884%
Contains more Other +349.7%
Contains more Fats +80.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 20.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.6%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 18.5g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 25.1g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 0g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 305kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 66mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.4mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 60mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 254mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 520mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 4450mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.1mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.1mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 73.4µg 7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 26µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.16mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 15µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 7.148g 5.907g Pistachio
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 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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.