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Mackerel vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and nougat

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and magnesium; however, nougat is higher in fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 791% more than nougat.
  • The glycemic index of nougat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.9%
Contains more IronIron +166.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1884.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1420%

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1333.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +189900%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +616.2%
Contains more FatsFats +966.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2377.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1002.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.01µg 791%
Selenium 51.6µg 2.6µg 89%
Protein 23.85g 3.33g 41%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.478mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.02mg 34%
Phosphorus 278mg 55mg 32%
Carbs 0g 92.39g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0g 29%
Fats 17.81g 1.67g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.148mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.06mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0g 18%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Magnesium 97mg 32mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.013mg 12%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.304mg 12%
Iron 1.57mg 0.59mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.176g 1.667g 11%
Potassium 401mg 105mg 9%
Calories 262kcal 398kcal 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.42mg 5%
Copper 0.094mg 0.134mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 33mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 32mg 2%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 44.97g N/A
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 Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
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 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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.