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Mackerel vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and fenugreek?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% higher.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, fenugreek seed types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +719%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1073.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92%
Contains more IronIron +2035.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1080.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6040%
~equal in Phosphorus ~296mg

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%
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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2750%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +177.8%
Contains more WaterWater +502.6%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fenugreek DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Iron 1.57mg 33.53mg 400%
Copper 0.094mg 1.11mg 113%
Fiber 0g 24.6g 98%
Selenium 51.6µg 6.3µg 82%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.228mg 53%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.64mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 29%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 97mg 191mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Carbs 0g 58.35g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 18%
Fats 17.81g 6.41g 18%
Calcium 15mg 176mg 16%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.5mg 14%
Folate 2µg 57µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.322mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.176g 1.46g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.6mg 11%
Potassium 401mg 770mg 11%
Vitamin A 54µg 3µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.366mg 4%
Calories 262kcal 323kcal 3%
Phosphorus 278mg 296mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3mg 3%
Protein 23.85g 23g 2%
Sodium 83mg 67mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 33.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Fenugreek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.