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Mackerel vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and truffle different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6, while truffle is higher in fiber, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than truffle.
  • Truffle is lower in cholesterol.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried types were used 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.
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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +83%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
~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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +3338.4%
Contains more WaterWater +190.5%
Contains more OtherOther +506.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Truffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Sodium 4450mg 35mg 192%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Manganese 1.951mg 85%
Iron 1.4mg 5.88mg 56%
Selenium 73.4µg 43.4µg 55%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.844mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.73g 37%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 32%
Carbs 0g 73.01g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.112mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 21%
Protein 18.5g 9.25g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.267mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Phosphorus 254mg 184mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.183mg 9%
Calcium 66mg 159mg 9%
Potassium 520mg 754mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Folate 15µg 38µg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 83mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.32mg 2%
Calories 305kcal 284kcal 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.91g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 4415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.