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Grapefruit vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between grapefruit and mackerel

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Grapefruit contains less saturated fat.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of grapefruit is 25, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.2%
Contains more IronIron +1650%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1311.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1730.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +1219.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 +104.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2302.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17828.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3521.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 0mg 4450mg 193%
Selenium 0.1µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 6.21g 41%
Fats 0.14g 25.1g 38%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Protein 0.77g 18.5g 35%
Phosphorus 18mg 254mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.021g 7.148g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.41mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 3.3mg 19%
Choline 7.7mg 101.6mg 17%
Iron 0.08mg 1.4mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 2.38mg 15%
Calories 42kcal 305kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.19mg 12%
Magnesium 9mg 60mg 12%
Potassium 135mg 520mg 11%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.1mg 9%
Copper 0.032mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 66mg 4%
Carbs 10.66g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.02mg 2%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 47µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Folate 13µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 9.06g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Grapefruit
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $6.7)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.