Mackerel vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and salsa
- Mackerel is higher than salsa in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than salsa.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +506.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +452.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +826.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +534.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1490% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8805% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43687.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3918.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0µg | 792% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 0.4µg | 93% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 1.5g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.08mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 30mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.03mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.107g | 28% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 0.2g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.149mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.029g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.016g | 17% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 430mg | 15% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 36kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.24mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.096mg | 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 |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)