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Mackerel vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and praline?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet praline is richer in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than praline.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3977.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +394%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.29mg

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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +695.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +915%

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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.6%
Contains more WaterWater +315.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1476.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~25.9g

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
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Praline DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 48mg 191%
Selenium 73.4µg 1.8µg 130%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Manganese 1.682mg 73%
Copper 0.1mg 0.494mg 44%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Protein 18.5g 3.3g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.077mg 26%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.224g 22%
Phosphorus 254mg 104mg 21%
Carbs 0g 59.59g 20%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.415mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 14.683g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.203mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.5mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.053mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.778g 10%
Calories 305kcal 485kcal 9%
Potassium 520mg 217mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 7%
Vitamin A 47µg 1µg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.67mg 5%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.3µg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 49mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 43mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.29mg 1%
Fats 25.1g 25.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 56.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 55.79g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Praline
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
10%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 4402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.