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Mackerel vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Paprika different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Paprika.
  • Paprika is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Spices, paprika types were used 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.
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1065.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +1410%
Contains more CopperCopper +613%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31272%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +929.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.7%
Contains more WaterWater +282.6%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Paprika Opinion
Calories 305kcal 282kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 14.14g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 12.89g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 66mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 520mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 1.4mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.1mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 1.1mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 254mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 4450mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 157IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 2.38mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 73.4µg 6.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 15µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 101.6mg 51.5mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.695g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 4382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.