Milk vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between milk and mackerel
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron than milk.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 480% more.
- Milk contains less saturated fat.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +445.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2124.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3448.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1008.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2453.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +474% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2487.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1686.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2903.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17642.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 12µg | 480% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 4450mg | 192% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 73.4µg | 127% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 25.2µg | 120% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 1006IU | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 6.21g | 41% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 25.1g | 37% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 18.5g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 95mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 7.148g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.41mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 254mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 3.3mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 8.32g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 101.6mg | 15% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 305kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 520mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7.8µg | 6% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 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
15%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 4406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins