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Mackerel vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and paprika

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than mackerel.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +719%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1426.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +468.6%
Contains more IronIron +1246.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +658.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7850%

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%
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more WaterWater +373.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Vitamin A 54µg 2463µg 268%
Iron 1.57mg 21.14mg 245%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.141mg 129%
Selenium 51.6µg 6.3µg 82%
Copper 0.094mg 0.713mg 69%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.59mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 1.23mg 63%
Potassium 401mg 2280mg 55%
Zinc 0.94mg 4.33mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 2.51mg 30%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 7.766g 23%
Calcium 15mg 229mg 21%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 10.06mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 178mg 19%
Protein 23.85g 14.14g 19%
Carbs 0g 53.99g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.33mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 1.695g 13%
Folate 2µg 49µg 12%
Saturated fat 4.176g 2.14g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Fats 17.81g 12.89g 8%
Phosphorus 278mg 314mg 5%
Calories 262kcal 282kcal 1%
Sodium 83mg 68mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 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 Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.