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Mackerel vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Powdered milk

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Powdered milk is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 365% more.
  • Mackerel contains 50 times more Vitamin D than Powdered milk. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Powdered milk contains 20IU.
  • Powdered milk contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
3
:
7
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.6%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +197.9%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%
Contains more Calcium +1281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.5%
Contains more Potassium +155.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.6%

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
6
:
6
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.2%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
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%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.2%
Contains more Folate +146.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
3
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +1640.9%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 26.71
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +1640.9%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Contains more Protein +42.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 26.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
0
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 18.5g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 25.1g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 0g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 305kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 1.4mg 0.47mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 254mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 520mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 4450mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 1.1mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 73.4µg 16.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.58mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 20IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.646mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.302mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 12µg 3.25µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 95mg 97mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 16.742g Mackerel
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 7.924g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.665g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 4079mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.