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Mackerel vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and tomatillos

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and magnesium, while tomatillos have more manganese.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6651% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tomatillos is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Tomatillos, 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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +612.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +764900%

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%
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 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1077.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2384.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1646.1%
Contains more OtherOther +821.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72%

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
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +931.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Tomatillo DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 153mg 6651%
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.5µg 93%
Protein 23.85g 0.96g 46%
Phosphorus 278mg 39mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.056mg 31%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.85mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.035mg 29%
Fats 17.81g 1.02g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.417g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.139g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.155g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.15mg 17%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.7mg 13%
Calories 262kcal 32kcal 12%
Iron 1.57mg 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.044mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 8%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.22mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6µg 5%
Potassium 401mg 268mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.84g 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.079mg 2%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.94g N/A
Sugar 3.93g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Tomatillo
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
12%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.