Mackerel vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mackerel and cashew
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet cashew is richer in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
- Mackerel contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than cashew. Mackerel contains 0.412mg of vitamin B2, while cashew contains 0.058mg.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than cashew.
Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +201% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2235.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8175% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +610.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +924.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0µg | 792% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 2.195mg | 233% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1.655mg | 71% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 6.68mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 19.9µg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 292mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 593mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 5.78mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 23.797g | 42% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 43.85g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.062mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.058mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 7.845g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.423mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 7.783g | 16% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 553kcal | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 18.22g | 11% |
| Carbs | 0g | 30.19g | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 401mg | 660mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 25µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.864mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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