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Mackerel vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and allspice different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, while allspice is higher in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than allspice.
  • Allspice has a higher glycemic index (15) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, allspice, ground 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1811.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4306.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.3%
Contains more IronIron +349.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14615%
~equal in Zinc ~1.01mg
~equal in Sodium ~77mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +291.6%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more WaterWater +529.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +961.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Allspice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 2.943mg 127%
Selenium 51.6µg 2.7µg 89%
Fiber 0g 21.6g 86%
Iron 1.57mg 7.06mg 69%
Calcium 15mg 661mg 65%
Copper 0.094mg 0.553mg 51%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 39.2mg 43%
Protein 23.85g 6.09g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.063mg 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.86mg 25%
Carbs 0g 72.12g 24%
Phosphorus 278mg 113mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Potassium 401mg 1044mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.21mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.66g 16%
Fats 17.81g 8.69g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.36g 13%
Folate 2µg 36µg 9%
Magnesium 97mg 135mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.176g 2.55g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.101mg 5%
Vitamin A 54µg 27µg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.01mg 1%
Calories 262kcal 263kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 50.52g N/A
Sodium 83mg 77mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
217%
Mackerel
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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/175120/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.