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Mackerel vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Seed

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, however, Seed is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Seed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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.
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10
Seed
Contains more Calcium +4106.7%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +387.2%
Contains more Copper +883%
Contains more Manganese +13515%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Selenium - 55.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Calcium +4106.7%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Zinc +387.2%
Contains more Copper +883%
Contains more Manganese +13515%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Selenium - 55.2

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.
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5
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +2350%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +2350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Seed
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +818.4%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.8
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +818.4%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.3%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Seed
Protein 23.85g 16.54g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 0g 42.12g Seed
Calories 262kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 15mg 631mg Seed
Iron 1.57mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 97mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 278mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 401mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 83mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 0.94mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.094mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.02mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 51.6µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 180IU 54IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.17mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 1.045mg 0.709mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.801mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.371mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.97mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.588mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 1.228mg 0.95mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.531mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.33g Seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.309g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.