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Mixed nuts vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mixed nuts and mackerel?

  • Mixed nuts are higher in copper, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, and fiber, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of sodium in mixed nuts is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +281.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +807%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.5%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +845%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 FatsFats +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1967.3%
Contains more OtherOther +365.3%
~equal in Protein ~18.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 5mg 4450mg 193%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Copper 0.907mg 0.1mg 90%
Manganese 2.04mg 89%
Selenium 33.9µg 73.4µg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 6.21g 56%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 8.32g 50%
Fats 53.95g 25.1g 44%
Magnesium 229mg 60mg 40%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 2.38mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Phosphorus 456mg 254mg 29%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.3mg 28%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 23%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.1mg 21%
Folate 83µg 15µg 17%
Calories 607kcal 305kcal 15%
Iron 2.61mg 1.4mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.02mg 14%
Choline 52mg 101.6mg 9%
Saturated fat 8.711g 7.148g 7%
Carbs 21.05g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 117mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.41mg 4%
Protein 20.04g 18.5g 3%
Potassium 632mg 520mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 7.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 4445mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.