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Mackerel vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mackerel and Cauliflower

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Cauliflower has more Vitamin C.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cauliflower, 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 Iron +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +546.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +531.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +248.1%
Contains more Copper +141%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Manganese +675%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +273.8%
Contains more Magnesium +546.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +531.8%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Zinc +248.1%
Contains more Copper +141%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Manganese +675%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11950%
Contains more Folate +2750%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11950%
Contains more Folate +2750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1142.2%
Contains more Fats +6260.7%
Contains more Other +567.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.8%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +1142.2%
Contains more Fats +6260.7%
Contains more Other +567.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20505.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13771%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20505.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13771%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 23.85g 1.92g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.28g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 262kcal 25kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 15mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1.57mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 15mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 44mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 299mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.94mg 0.27mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.039mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 51.6µg 0.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 0.4mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.05mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.507mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.667mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.184mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.076mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.071mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.106mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.217mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.065mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.125mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.13g Cauliflower
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 0.034g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.031g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

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Mackerel Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.