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Mackerel vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and feijoa

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while feijoa has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of feijoa is 31.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Feijoa, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Feijoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +977.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.1%
Contains more IronIron +1021.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Feijoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 110% 0% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2222%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8125%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Feijoa
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15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3259.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4140.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1234.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Feijoa
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35% 19% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12410.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3061.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Feijoa DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 94%
Protein 23.85g 0.71g 46%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.295mg 41%
Phosphorus 278mg 19mg 37%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 32.9mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.067mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.018mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.136g 28%
Fats 17.81g 0.42g 27%
Fiber 0g 6.4g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 97mg 9mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.104g 19%
Iron 1.57mg 0.14mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.056g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.233mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.006mg 13%
Calories 262kcal 61kcal 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.06mg 8%
Potassium 401mg 172mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.094mg 0.036mg 6%
Folate 2µg 23µg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.21g 5%
Fructose 2.95g 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.084mg 3%
Sodium 83mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.81g N/A
Calcium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 8.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.038mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Feijoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.072g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.