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Mackerel vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and mayonnaise

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 495% more than mayonnaise.
  • Mayonnaise has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2500%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3091.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%

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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5025%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9900%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1989.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1827.1%
Contains more WaterWater +98.6%
Contains more OtherOther +580.2%
Contains more FatsFats +198.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.12µg 495%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 44.69g 257%
Sodium 4450mg 635mg 166%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 163µg 129%
Selenium 73.4µg 2.3µg 129%
Vitamin D 1006IU 7IU 125%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.2µg 125%
Fats 25.1g 74.85g 77%
Protein 18.5g 0.96g 35%
Phosphorus 254mg 21mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.008mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 16.843g 21%
Saturated fat 7.148g 11.703g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg 21%
Calories 305kcal 680kcal 19%
Cholesterol 95mg 42mg 18%
Potassium 520mg 20mg 15%
Iron 1.4mg 0.21mg 15%
Magnesium 60mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.019mg 13%
Choline 101.6mg 34.2mg 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.15mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.019mg 9%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 3.28mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 16µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.57g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.57g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise contains less Sodium (difference - 3815mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.