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Mackerel vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Poppy seed

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Poppy seed has more Copper, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Poppy seed.
  • The amount of Sodium in Poppy seed is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Spices, poppy seed.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
9
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Selenium +443.7%
Contains more Calcium +2078.8%
Contains more Iron +597.1%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +618.2%
Contains more Copper +1527%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains more Selenium +443.7%
Contains more Calcium +2078.8%
Contains more Iron +597.1%
Contains more Magnesium +478.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +618.2%
Contains more Copper +1527%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Folate +446.7%
Mackerel
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%
Poppy seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more Folate +446.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Water +622.7%
Contains more Other +110.4%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.99
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Poppy seed
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Water +622.7%
Contains more Other +110.4%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 17.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +360%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Poppy seed
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.63g Poppy seed
Protein 18.5g 17.99g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 0g 28.13g Poppy seed
Calories 305kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 0g 2.99g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 66mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 1.4mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 60mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 254mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 520mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 4450mg 26mg Poppy seed
Zinc 1.1mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.1mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 73.4µg 13.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.77mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.896mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.247mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 82µg Poppy seed
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.184mg Poppy seed
Threonine 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.471mg Poppy seed
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 7.148g 4.517g Poppy seed
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 5.982g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Poppy seed
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
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4424mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.631g)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.