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Mackerel vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Taco

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin E , however, Taco is richer in Fiber.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 461% more.
  • Mackerel contains 252 times more Vitamin D than Taco. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Taco contains 4IU.
  • Taco contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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
6
:
4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +697.8%
Contains more Calcium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.7%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +697.8%
Contains more Calcium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%

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
7
:
4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.2%
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%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +753.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +97.6%
Contains more Other +753.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Taco
Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Taco
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Taco Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.95g Taco
Protein 18.5g 8.86g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 12.7g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 19.85g Taco
Calories 305kcal 226kcal Mackerel
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0g 0.9g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 66mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.4mg 1.19mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 178mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 209mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 1.1mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 73.4µg 9.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 131IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 20µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.6mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 4IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.65mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.09mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.93µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 95mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.005g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.006g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 4.411g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.042g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 4053mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.