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Mackerel vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and soy sauce

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4990%
~equal in Potassium ~435mg
~equal in Iron ~1.45mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.87mg

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%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193%
Contains more FatsFats +3024.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7861.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1535%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Soy sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Sodium 83mg 5493mg 235%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.5µg 93%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.018mg 43%
Protein 23.85g 8.14g 31%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.196mg 29%
Fats 17.81g 0.57g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.263g 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.148mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.165mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.073g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.088g 17%
Phosphorus 278mg 166mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.297mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.033mg 11%
Calories 262kcal 53kcal 10%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.094mg 0.043mg 6%
Magnesium 97mg 74mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Folate 2µg 14µg 3%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.93g 2%
Iron 1.57mg 1.45mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 33mg 2%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.87mg 1%
Potassium 401mg 435mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.174mg 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 Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.103g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 5410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.