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Mackerel vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and vermicelli

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, vermicelli has more copper and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Vermicelli is lower in cholesterol.
  • Vermicelli has a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.9%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1816%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18400%
Contains more FatsFats +25000%
Contains more WaterWater +261.3%
Contains more OtherOther +140.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15046.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Vermicelli
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 Vermicelli DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Copper 0.1mg 1.916mg 202%
Sodium 4450mg 4mg 193%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 27µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.041g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.1g 38%
Protein 18.5g 0.1g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 20mg 33%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.014g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Zinc 1.1mg 4.24mg 29%
Carbs 0g 82.32g 27%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.013g 21%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Potassium 520mg 3mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Choline 101.6mg 177mg 14%
Magnesium 60mg 2mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.51mg 12%
Vitamin A 47µg 2µg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.81mg 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Calories 305kcal 331kcal 1%
Calcium 66mg 55mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.44g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 4446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.