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Mackerel vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and toffee

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron; however, toffee is richer in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 787% more than toffee.
  • Toffee has 236 times less vitamin B3 than mackerel. Mackerel has 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while toffee has 0.029mg.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Toffee has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of toffee is 51, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Toffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +686.3%
Contains more IronIron +5133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +683.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +768.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.7%

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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17172.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +490.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Toffee
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2129%
Contains more WaterWater +9585.5%
Contains more OtherOther +457.1%
Contains more FatsFats +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Toffee
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Toffee DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.11µg 787%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.8µg 92%
Saturated fat 4.176g 20.565g 74%
Protein 23.85g 1.07g 46%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.029mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.009mg 35%
Phosphorus 278mg 32mg 35%
Vitamin A 54µg 319µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.068mg 26%
Fats 17.81g 32.75g 23%
Carbs 0g 64.72g 22%
Magnesium 97mg 4mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.222g 21%
Iron 1.57mg 0.03mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.134mg 17%
Calories 262kcal 560kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.008mg 13%
Copper 0.094mg 0.003mg 10%
Potassium 401mg 51mg 10%
Cholesterol 75mg 104mg 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.94mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 8.964g 5%
Sodium 83mg 135mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 34mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 63.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Toffee
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
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.