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Mackerel vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Arugula?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Arugula is higher in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% higher.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Arugula, raw 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 Magnesium +106.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +434.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +17100%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +1505%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Potassium - 369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +434.6%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +17100%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +1505%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Potassium - 369

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Folate +4750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +824.4%
Contains more Fats +2598.5%
Contains more Other +262.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.2%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +824.4%
Contains more Fats +2598.5%
Contains more Other +262.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14198%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14198%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 23.85g 2.58g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.66g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 3.65g Arugula
Calories 262kcal 25kcal Mackerel
Sugar 2.05g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 15mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 1.57mg 1.46mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 47mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 52mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 369mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.94mg 0.47mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.076mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 51.6µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0.4mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.044mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.086mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.305mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.437mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.073mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.086g Arugula
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.049g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.319g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
235%
Mackerel
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.