Mackerel vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and gefilte fish?
- Mackerel is richer than gefilte fish in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 757% more.
- Mackerel has 11 times more magnesium than gefilte fish. While mackerel has 97mg of magnesium, gefilte fish has only 9mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in gefilte fish is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe types in this article.
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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 | +977.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +340.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +391.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +265% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +598.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +585% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
9.07 g
Fats:
1.73 g
Carbs:
7.41 g
Water:
80.35 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +929.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.285 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1408.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.84µg | 757% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 10.5µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1mg | 37% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 9.07g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 73mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.08mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.285g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.059mg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 1.73g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 9mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 524mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.412g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.824g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.48mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 84kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.41g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.41g | N/A |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.493mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 minerals?
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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.