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Mackerel vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Falafel

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Falafel is higher in Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Copper.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Falafel.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 Magnesium +18.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Selenium +5060%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.6%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Selenium +5060%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +117.8%
Contains more Potassium +45.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.6%
Contains more Copper +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%

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 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +556.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.8
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Contains more Other +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 17.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.16
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 23.85g 13.31g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 17.8g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 262kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 15mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.57mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 97mg 82mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 192mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 83mg 294mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.094mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 51.6µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 13IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.146mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.166mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.044mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.292mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.125mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.134mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.492mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.567mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.944mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.856mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.187mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.707mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.562mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.364mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 4.16g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.