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

Mackerel vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between mackerel and sun-dried tomato?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and fiber.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than sun-dried tomato.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types in this comparison.

Infographic

Mackerel vs Sun-dried tomato 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.
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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2346.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201%
Contains more IronIron +91.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +373%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.63mg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +265.6%
Contains more FatsFats +78.3%
Contains more OtherOther +262.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.663g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 266mg 182%
Selenium 73.4µg 3µg 128%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 0.1mg 0.473mg 41%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Potassium 520mg 1565mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.06g 28%
Protein 18.5g 5.06g 27%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.893g 24%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Manganese 0.466mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Fats 25.1g 14.08g 17%
Phosphorus 254mg 139mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 2.68mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.383mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.193mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Carbs 0g 23.33g 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.319mg 7%
Calories 305kcal 213kcal 5%
Magnesium 60mg 81mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.78mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.63mg 2%
Vitamin A 47µg 64µg 2%
Folate 15µg 23µg 2%
Calcium 66mg 47mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 8.663g 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.255g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.