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Mackerel vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Saffron?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, yet Saffron is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Saffron is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Spices, saffron types 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.
Contains more Selenium +1210.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +231.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +228%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +1210.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +340%
Contains more Potassium +231.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +228%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.3%
Contains more Folate +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Fats +329.1%
Contains more Water +261.3%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Fats +329.1%
Contains more Water +261.3%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1839.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1839.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 18.5g 11.43g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 5.85g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 305kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 66mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.4mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 60mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 254mg 252mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 4450mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 1.1mg 1.09mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 73.4µg 5.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 27µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 15µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.006g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.429g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.067g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 4302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.