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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.
  • 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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.
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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Taco
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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 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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
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.
Mackerel Taco
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 Taco DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 4053mg)
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?
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. 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.