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Mackerel vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and nutmeg

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, nutmeg has more manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.7%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +755.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1128.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Nutmeg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 2.9mg 125%
Copper 0.094mg 1.027mg 104%
Saturated fat 4.176g 25.94g 99%
Selenium 51.6µg 1.6µg 91%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Protein 23.85g 5.84g 36%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.299mg 35%
Fats 17.81g 36.31g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.057mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.35g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.16mg 23%
Magnesium 97mg 183mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Iron 1.57mg 3.04mg 18%
Calcium 15mg 184mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.346mg 16%
Carbs 0g 49.29g 16%
Calories 262kcal 525kcal 13%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.15mg 11%
Phosphorus 278mg 213mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 3.22g 9%
Vitamin A 54µg 5µg 5%
Sodium 83mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3mg 3%
Potassium 401mg 350mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.