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Mackerel vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and matzo

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet matzo is richer in manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +101.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3150%

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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +745%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5416.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +613.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Matzo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Protein 23.85g 10g 28%
Carbs 0g 83.7g 28%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.65mg 27%
Selenium 51.6µg 36.9µg 27%
Phosphorus 278mg 89mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.115mg 27%
Fats 17.81g 1.4g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.603g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Iron 1.57mg 3.16mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.387mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.226g 18%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.892mg 18%
Magnesium 97mg 25mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.127g 17%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.443mg 11%
Potassium 401mg 112mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.291mg 9%
Calories 262kcal 395kcal 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Sodium 83mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.094mg 0.06mg 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.68mg 2%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 80.7g N/A
Calcium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.213mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.