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Mackerel vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and peanut butter different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter is lower in cholesterol.
  • Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index (14) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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" 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1690.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +322%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.441mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +3395.9%
Contains more OtherOther +363.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more FatsFats +104.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 17mg 193%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 4.1µg 126%
Manganese 1.665mg 72%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 13.112mg 61%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 9.1mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 25.941g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 12.535g 42%
Fats 25.1g 51.36g 40%
Copper 0.1mg 0.422mg 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Magnesium 60mg 168mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 23%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Folate 15µg 87µg 18%
Calories 305kcal 598kcal 15%
Saturated fat 7.148g 10.325g 14%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.51mg 13%
Phosphorus 254mg 335mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg 11%
Choline 101.6mg 63mg 7%
Carbs 0g 22.31g 7%
Protein 18.5g 22.21g 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.74mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.441mg 2%
Calcium 66mg 49mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Potassium 520mg 558mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.192mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 4433mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.