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Mackerel vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and artichoke

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, yet artichoke is richer in fiber and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than artichoke.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180%
~equal in Potassium ~370mg

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +524.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +554.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +3300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +629.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11773.3%
Contains more OtherOther +348.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +59.5%

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140020%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6618.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Artichoke DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.2µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 3.27g 41%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.046mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.064g 28%
Phosphorus 278mg 90mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.066mg 27%
Fats 17.81g 0.15g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.116mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.4g 22%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.036g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.005g 18%
Folate 2µg 68µg 17%
Copper 0.094mg 0.231mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.338mg 13%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.7mg 13%
Vitamin K 14.8µg 12%
Calories 262kcal 47kcal 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.256mg 10%
Magnesium 97mg 60mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.072mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 1µg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.49mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.51g 4%
Iron 1.57mg 1.28mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 401mg 370mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 0.99g N/A
Sodium 83mg 94mg 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 Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.