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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 from 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.
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Matzo
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.4%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.4%
Contains more Potassium +258%
Contains more Zinc +38.2%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Protein +138.5%
Contains more Fats +1172.1%
Contains more Water +1138.8%
Contains more Other +745%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +138.5%
Contains more Fats +1172.1%
Contains more Water +1138.8%
Contains more Other +745%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5416.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5416.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 23.85g 10g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.4g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 262kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 15mg 13mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 97mg 25mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 89mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 112mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.94mg 0.68mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 51.6µg 36.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.291mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.892mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.443mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.115mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.116mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.371mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.692mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.193mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.176mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.494mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.213mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.127g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.603g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
235%
Mackerel
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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.