Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mackerel vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Mackerel and Salsa different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Salsa is higher in Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Salsa.

Fish, mackerel, salted and USDA Commodity, salsa types were used in this article.

Infographic

Mackerel vs Salsa infographic
Infographic link

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.
:
2
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +746.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +18250%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +746.7%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +18250%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
:
4
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
2
Salsa
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +12450%
Contains more Other +737.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.6%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1133.3%
Contains more Fats +12450%
Contains more Other +737.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5703.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5703.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 18.5g 1.5g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.2g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7g Salsa
Calories 305kcal 36kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 66mg 12mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 60mg 16mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 30mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 270mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.096mg Mackerel
Selenium 73.4µg 0.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 28µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.08mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.149mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.029g Salsa
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 0.016g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.107g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 4020mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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

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.