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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 RAE, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Paprika.
  • Mackerel contains 8 times more Selenium than Paprika. While Mackerel contains 51.6µg of Selenium, Paprika contains only 6.3µg.

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.
Contains more Selenium +719%
Contains more Calcium +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +1246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +658.5%
Contains more Manganese +7850%
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Selenium +719%
Contains more Calcium +1426.7%
Contains more Iron +1246.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Zinc +360.6%
Contains more Copper +658.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27263.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27263.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.4%
Contains more Folate +2350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +373.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.7%
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 Protein +68.7%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Water +373.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 23.85g 14.14g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 12.89g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 262kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 15mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 1.57mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 97mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 278mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 401mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 83mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 0.94mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.094mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.02mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 51.6µg 6.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 2µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.49mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.57mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.92mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.69mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.2mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.61mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.75mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.14g Paprika
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 1.695g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Paprika
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
235%
Mackerel
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
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.