Mackerel vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Wheat ?
- Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Wheat is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
- Wheat contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Wheat, durum types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +453% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1995% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +916.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +293.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +652.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2318.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +535% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 305kcal | 339kcal |
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| Protein | 18.5g | 13.68g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 2.47g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 71.13g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 71.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 144mg |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.553mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg | 89.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 6.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.454g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.344g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.978g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
200%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.