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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 of Vitamin B12 792% more than Quince.

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1535.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1535.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +38.3%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Folate +50%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3650%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Quince
Quince
Contains more Protein +5862.5%
Contains more Fats +17710%
Contains more Other +1167.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.3%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +5862.5%
Contains more Fats +17710%
Contains more Other +1167.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Quince
Quince
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19361.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8500%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19361.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8500%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.4g Quince
Protein 23.85g 0.4g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 15.3g Quince
Calories 262kcal 57kcal Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 15mg 11mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.7mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 8mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 17mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 197mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.94mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 0.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 40IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.2mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.081mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 3µg Quince
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Quince
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.01g Quince
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.036g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.05g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Quince
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
235%
Mackerel
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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.