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Mackerel vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Merlot different?

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 258 times more Selenium than Merlot. While Mackerel contains 51.6µg of Selenium, Merlot contains only 0.2µg.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +241.3%
Contains more Magnesium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1108.7%
Contains more Potassium +215.7%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Contains more Copper +754.5%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +560%
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +241.3%
Contains more Magnesium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1108.7%
Contains more Potassium +215.7%
Contains more Zinc +571.4%
Contains more Copper +754.5%
Contains more Selenium +25700%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Manganese +560%

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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1229%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2958%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +707%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3080%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1229%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2958%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +707%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33971.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Other +113.6%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +33971.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Other +113.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 23.85g 0.07g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 262kcal 83kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.62g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 8mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 12mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 23mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 127mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.94mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.011mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 51.6µg 0.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.031mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.224mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.057mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 4.176g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.