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Mackerel vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Spinach raw

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Spinach raw is richer in Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +467.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5060%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +72.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4385%
~equal in Sodium ~79mg

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% 11% 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 94% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +846.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5109.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +9600%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +733.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4466.7%
Contains more OtherOther +194.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.6%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69960%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2506.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Spinach raw Opinion
Calories 262kcal 23kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 2.86g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.39g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Net carbs 0g 1.43g Spinach raw
Carbs 0g 3.63g Spinach raw
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 97mg 79mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 99mg Spinach raw
Potassium 401mg 558mg Spinach raw
Iron 1.57mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.2g Spinach raw
Copper 0.094mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 49mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 79mg Spinach raw
Vitamin A 180IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.02mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 51.6µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.078mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.189mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.724mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.065mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.195mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 2µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 19.3mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.01g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.165g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.039mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.122mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.147mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.223mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.174mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.053mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.129mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.161mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.064mg Mackerel
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
168%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.