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Mackerel vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Basil

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Basil has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1080%
Contains more IronIron +101.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5640%

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% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2830.6%
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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +657.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2682.8%
Contains more OtherOther +238%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7861.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1005.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Basil Opinion
Calories 262kcal 23kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 3.15g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.64g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 0g 1.05g Basil
Carbs 0g 2.65g Basil
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Basil
Magnesium 97mg 64mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 401mg 295mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.094mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.94mg 0.81mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 56mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 180IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.02mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 51.6µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.034mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.076mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.902mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.209mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.155mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 2µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.088g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.389g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.039mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.104mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.104mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.191mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.13mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.127mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.051mg Mackerel
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Basil
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
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.