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Mackerel vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and taco different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, taco is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 753% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than taco. While mackerel contains 0.412mg of vitamin B2, taco contains only 0.06mg.
  • Taco has less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than taco (39).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145%

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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1943%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg

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
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.2%
Contains more FatsFats +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +222.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~57.02g

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.384g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.93µg 753%
Selenium 51.6µg 9.2µg 77%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.65mg 33%
Protein 23.85g 8.86g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.09mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.06mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Cholesterol 75mg 28mg 16%
Magnesium 97mg 32mg 15%
Phosphorus 278mg 178mg 14%
Sodium 83mg 397mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.249mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.05mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.042g 8%
Fats 17.81g 12.7g 8%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.75mg 7%
Calcium 15mg 89mg 7%
Carbs 0g 19.85g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 401mg 209mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 4.411g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Iron 1.57mg 1.19mg 5%
Folate 2µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Calories 262kcal 226kcal 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.384g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.