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Mackerel vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Shallot?

  • Mackerel is richer than Shallot in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin E .
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shallot is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Shallots, raw 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +6016.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +6016.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +875%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
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%
Shallot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3825%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +875%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Folate +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Protein +640%
Contains more Fats +25000%
Contains more Other +1575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +85.6%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +640%
Contains more Fats +25000%
Contains more Other +1575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +85.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15823.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15823.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Shallot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 18.5g 2.5g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 305kcal 72kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 7.87g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 66mg 37mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 60mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 334mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 1.1mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.088mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 73.4µg 1.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 4IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.2mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.345mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.017g Shallot
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 0.014g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.039g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 4438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.131g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.