Lentil vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lentil and mackerel?
- Lentil is higher in folate, fiber, and iron, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in lentil is lower.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
We used Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2370% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1742.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8950% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +546.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4586.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +510.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10846.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2357.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg | 792% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 51.6µg | 89% |
| Folate | 181µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 6.85mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 0g | 32% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 23.85g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 4.3g | 28% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 17.81g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.412mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.46mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.57mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.02mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 4.176g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.094mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 278mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.99mg | 7% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.94mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 369mg | 401mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $5.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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