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Gefilte fish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gefilte fish and mackerel

  • Gefilte fish is richer in iron, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 465% more than gefilte fish.
  • Gefilte fish has 2 times more Iron than mackerel. Gefilte fish has 2.48mg of Iron, while mackerel has 1.4mg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +77.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +599%

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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +86.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104%
Contains more FatsFats +1350.9%
Contains more OtherOther +830.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +909.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2078.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Mackerel Opinion
Calories 84kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 9.07g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 1.73g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Gefilte fish
Net carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 0g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 95mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 23mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 91mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 2.48mg 1.4mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.195mg 0.1mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.82mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 73mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 524mg 4450mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 89IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 27µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.02mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.2mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 3µg 15µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.412g 7.148g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 6.21g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.086mg Gefilte fish
Threonine 0.488mg Gefilte fish
Isoleucine 0.486mg Gefilte fish
Leucine 0.81mg Gefilte fish
Lysine 0.842mg Gefilte fish
Methionine 0.255mg Gefilte fish
Phenylalanine 0.493mg Gefilte fish
Valine 0.548mg Gefilte fish
Histidine 0.261mg Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
15%
Gefilte fish
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 3926mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.