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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 of Vitamin B12 500% more than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol.

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 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 Opinion
Calories 305kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 18.5g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 25.1g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 0g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 66mg 49mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.4mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0g 10.49g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.1mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 1.1mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 254mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 4450mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 73.4µg 4.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 63mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 10.325g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

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
200%
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.