Mackerel vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mackerel and saffron
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1234% higher.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, saffron.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -43.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +821.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +329.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +607% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +248.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141940% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4550% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 28.408mg | 1234% |
| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0µg | 792% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 11.1mg | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 80.8mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 5.6µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 1.01mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 264mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1724mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.46mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.328mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 11.43g | 25% |
| Folate | 2µg | 93µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 0g | 65.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 17.81g | 5.85g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.429g | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 2.067g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 1.586g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.267mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 61.47g | 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 | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +347.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1533.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
