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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 for 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.
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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2078.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +597.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1527%
Contains more ZincZinc +618.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1054.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4170%
Contains more FolateFolate +446.7%

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
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 WaterWater +622.7%
Contains more OtherOther +110.4%
Contains more FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~17.99g

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Poppy seed DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Manganese 6.707mg 292%
Sodium 4450mg 26mg 192%
Copper 0.1mg 1.627mg 170%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 28.569g 149%
Calcium 66mg 1438mg 137%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 13.5µg 109%
Iron 1.4mg 9.76mg 105%
Phosphorus 254mg 870mg 88%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.854mg 70%
Magnesium 60mg 347mg 68%
Zinc 1.1mg 7.9mg 62%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Fats 25.1g 41.56g 25%
Folate 15µg 82µg 17%
Choline 101.6mg 8.8mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.896mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.247mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.148g 4.517g 12%
Calories 305kcal 525kcal 11%
Carbs 0g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Potassium 520mg 719mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 5.982g 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.77mg 4%
Protein 18.5g 17.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 4424mg)
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.