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Mackerel vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and longan different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, longan is richer in vitamin C and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than longan (45).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Longans, raw are the varieties used 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.
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%
Longan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 23% 4.9% 56% 1.4% 9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +870%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains more IronIron +1107.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1223.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%

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%
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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 280% 0% 0% 0% 7.8% 32% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Longan
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1720.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17710%
Contains more OtherOther +624.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Longan DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 94%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 84mg 93%
Protein 23.85g 1.31g 45%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.3mg 41%
Phosphorus 278mg 21mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 29%
Fats 17.81g 0.1g 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.14mg 21%
Magnesium 97mg 10mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.176g 19%
Iron 1.57mg 0.13mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.031mg 11%
Calories 262kcal 60kcal 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.05mg 8%
Copper 0.094mg 0.169mg 8%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Carbs 0g 15.14g 5%
Sodium 83mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Potassium 401mg 266mg 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.052mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Calcium 15mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.04g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.03mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.012mg 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 Longan
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
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.