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.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +697.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +296.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1190.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +96.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +753.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0.93µg | 461% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 397mg | 176% |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.1µg | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 4IU | 125% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 9.2µg | 117% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.09mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 28mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 3.042g | 21% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 8.86g | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 4.384g | 13% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 32mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 178mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 4.411g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 209mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.75mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 15.3µg | 6% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 4053mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins