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Mackerel vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and quince

  • Quince has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than quince.
  • The glycemic index of quince is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Quinces, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.6%
Contains more IronIron +124.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1535.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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%
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3650%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5862.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17710%
Contains more OtherOther +1167.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%

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
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19361.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Quince DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.6µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 0.4g 47%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.2mg 42%
Phosphorus 278mg 17mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.04mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.03mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.05g 28%
Fats 17.81g 0.1g 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 97mg 8mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.01g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.081mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.036g 17%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 15mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg 12%
Iron 1.57mg 0.7mg 11%
Calories 262kcal 57kcal 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.04mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin A 54µg 2µg 6%
Potassium 401mg 197mg 6%
Carbs 0g 15.3g 5%
Copper 0.094mg 0.13mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 4mg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.4g N/A
Calcium 15mg 11mg 0%
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
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 Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $6.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.