Mackerel vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and nachos
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet nachos are higher in fiber.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 789% more than nachos.
- Mackerel contains 25 times more cholesterol than nachos. While mackerel contains 75mg of cholesterol, nachos contain only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +131% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +835% |
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 | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +987.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +452.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +171.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.07µg | 789% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 8.6µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.63mg | 39% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 4.32g | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.133mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.215mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 14.02g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 42mg | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 34.91g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 198mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.75mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 313mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 2.173g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.187mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 21.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.04g | 5% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 343kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.