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Mackerel vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and watercress different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while watercress is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than watercress.
  • Watercress has a higher glycemic index (32) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Watercress, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +685%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +754.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1120%

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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +196.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +937%
Contains more FatsFats +17710%
Contains more OtherOther +322.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +78.5%

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
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12185.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Watercress
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Watercress DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Vitamin K 250µg 208%
Selenium 51.6µg 0.9µg 92%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 43mg 47%
Protein 23.85g 2.3g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.2mg 42%
Phosphorus 278mg 60mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.035g 28%
Fats 17.81g 0.1g 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.129mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.12mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.027g 19%
Magnesium 97mg 21mg 18%
Iron 1.57mg 0.2mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.008g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.31mg 14%
Calories 262kcal 11kcal 13%
Vitamin A 54µg 160µg 12%
Calcium 15mg 120mg 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.244mg 10%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.09mg 6%
Sodium 83mg 41mg 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.077mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 401mg 330mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 0.79g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.29g 0%
Sugar 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.166mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.114mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.04mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Watercress
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
74%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.