Mackerel vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mackerel and fajita
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, copper, and vitamin B6 in mackerel is higher than in fajita.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 769% more than fajita.
- Fajita has 4 times less magnesium than mackerel. Mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, while fajita has 22mg.
- Fajita contains less saturated fat.
- Fajita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +340.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3418.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.54µg | 769% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 16.7µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 799mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.089g | 21% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 5.73g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 4.779mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 2.333g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 1.596g | 12% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.85g | 18.56g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 135kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.387mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.726mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.37mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 277mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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 Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $7)