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Mackerel vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and poppy seed

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than poppy seed.
  • Poppy seed has 4 times less selenium than mackerel. Mackerel has 51.6µg of selenium, while poppy seed has 13.5µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, poppy seed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9486.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +521.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1630.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +740.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33435%

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +664.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +437.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4000%
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +795.3%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.517g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Poppy seed DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 6.707mg 291%
Copper 0.094mg 1.627mg 170%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 28.569g 162%
Calcium 15mg 1438mg 142%
Iron 1.57mg 9.76mg 102%
Phosphorus 278mg 870mg 85%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Selenium 51.6µg 13.5µg 69%
Zinc 0.94mg 7.9mg 63%
Magnesium 97mg 347mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.854mg 58%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.896mg 37%
Fats 17.81g 41.56g 37%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.1mg 24%
Folate 2µg 82µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.247mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.324mg 13%
Calories 262kcal 525kcal 13%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Protein 23.85g 17.99g 12%
Potassium 401mg 719mg 9%
Carbs 0g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 5.982g 3%
Sodium 83mg 26mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.517g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 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 Poppy seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 0.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.