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Mackerel vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Table salt?

  • Mackerel is richer than Table salt in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1492% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Table salt is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Salt, table 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +73300%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +73300%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
10
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
1
Table salt
Table salt
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21400%
Contains more Other +644.8%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21400%
Contains more Other +644.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Table salt Opinion
Protein 18.5g 0g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0g Mackerel
Calories 305kcal 0kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 24mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.33mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 0mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 8mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 38758mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Table salt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
0%
Table salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
510%
Table salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $6.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 34308mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.