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Mackerel vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Garlic powder

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Garlic powder.
  • Garlic powder is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.4%
Contains more IronIron +303.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +433%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1850%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +213.3%

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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3338.4%
Contains more WaterWater +566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +278.5%
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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7134.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3388.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 305kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 18.5g 16.55g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.73g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Garlic powder
Net carbs 0g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 0g 72.73g Garlic powder
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Garlic powder
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 77mg Garlic powder
Calcium 66mg 79mg Garlic powder
Potassium 520mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 1.4mg 5.65mg Garlic powder
Sugar 0g 2.43g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 9g Garlic powder
Copper 0.1mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 1.1mg 2.99mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 254mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 4450mg 60mg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.67mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.979mg Garlic powder
Selenium 73.4µg 23.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.141mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.796mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.4µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 47µg Garlic powder
Choline 101.6mg 67.5mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.115g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.178g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Garlic powder
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
200%
Mackerel
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.899g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.