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Mackerel vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and spinach raw?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium, yet spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in spinach raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Spinach, 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.
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +897.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6091%
Contains more FolateFolate +1193.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.189mg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +546.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +679.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +112.6%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3663.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 482.9µg 396%
Sodium 4450mg 79mg 190%
Selenium 73.4µg 1µg 132%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin A 47µg 469µg 47%
Folate 15µg 194µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.165g 40%
Manganese 0.897mg 39%
Fats 25.1g 0.39g 38%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.063g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Protein 18.5g 2.86g 31%
Phosphorus 254mg 49mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.01g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.195mg 17%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.724mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 2.71mg 16%
Choline 101.6mg 19.3mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 23kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.078mg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 79mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.53mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.13mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 99mg 3%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.03mg 2%
Potassium 520mg 558mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.189mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Spinach raw
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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.