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Mackerel vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Caramel

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Caramel has more Calcium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 779% higher.
  • Caramel contains 46 times less Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Caramel contains 0.148mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Caramel is lower.

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

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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 Iron +1021.4%
Contains more Magnesium +470.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +2766.7%
Contains more Calcium +820%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1021.4%
Contains more Magnesium +470.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +422.2%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +2766.7%
Contains more Calcium +820%

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 A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4528.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6233.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4528.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6233.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +418.5%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Water +526.7%
Contains more Other +181.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +418.5%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Water +526.7%
Contains more Other +181.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Protein 23.85g 4.6g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 8.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 77g Caramel
Calories 262kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.57mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 17mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 114mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 214mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 245mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.44mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.018mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 1.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 42IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.103mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.256mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.148mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.62mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.192mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.258mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.417mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.338mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.107mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.205mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.285mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.115mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.476g Caramel
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 1.542g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.478g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.