Mackerel vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and teff different?
- Mackerel is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, teff is richer in manganese, copper, iron, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 401% higher.
- Mackerel contains 12 times more selenium than teff. While mackerel contains 51.6µg of selenium, teff contains only 4.4µg.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Teff, uncooked 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1072.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +761.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +648.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +504% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1089.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +301.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 792% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 9.24mg | 401% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 4.4µg | 86% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.81mg | 80% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 7.63mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 73.13g | 24% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 2.38g | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 3.63mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 429mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.071g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 3.363mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 184mg | 21% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 13.3g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.39mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.449g | 17% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.589g | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 367kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.482mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.942mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 401mg | 427mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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.