Mackerel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and pistachios different?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and iron.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than pistachios.
- Mackerel contains 7 times more selenium than pistachios. Mackerel contains 51.6µg of selenium, while pistachios contain 7µg.
- Pistachios have a higher glycemic index (28) than mackerel (0).
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were 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 SeleniumSelenium | +637.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1283% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5900% |
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 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +426.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +447.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1119% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +232% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0µg | 792% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 1.3mg | 134% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 1.7mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 7µg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 14.38g | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.87mg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1.2mg | 51% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 45.32g | 42% |
| Fiber | 0g | 10.6g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 23.257g | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.3mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 490mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 3.92mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.16mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1025mg | 18% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 560kcal | 15% |
| Folate | 2µg | 51µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.52mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 27.17g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 5.907g | 8% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 20.16g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 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 |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.