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Mackerel vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and maple syrup

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while maple syrup has more vitamin B2.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than maple syrup.
  • The amount of cholesterol in maple syrup is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.3%
Contains more IronIron +1172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +568.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46150%
Contains more FatsFats +41733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2751.1%
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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36429.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Maple syrup
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Maple syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 12mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.6µg 132%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Manganese 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 1.27mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.017g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.06g 39%
Protein 18.5g 0.04g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 2mg 36%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.007g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.002mg 31%
Carbs 0g 67.04g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.011g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.081mg 20%
Choline 101.6mg 1.6mg 18%
Iron 1.4mg 0.11mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg 16%
Magnesium 60mg 21mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg 9%
Potassium 520mg 212mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Calcium 66mg 102mg 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.47mg 3%
Calories 305kcal 260kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 0g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 60.46g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 4438mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.