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True morels vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between True morels and Mackerel?

  • True morels are higher in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, yet Mackerel is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 133% more.
  • True morels have 29 times more Manganese than Mackerel. While True morels have 0.587mg of Manganese, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in True morels are lower.

We used Mushrooms, morel, raw 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.
True morels
True morels
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3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +2835%
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Equal in Potassium - 401
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +675.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Zinc +116%
Contains more Copper +564.9%
Contains more Manganese +2835%
Contains more Magnesium +410.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Equal in Potassium - 401

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.
True morels
True morels
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Contains more Protein +664.4%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.2%
Contains more Protein +664.4%
Contains more Fats +3024.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13373.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13373.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +893.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 0g True morels
Protein 3.12g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.57g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 5.1g 0g True morels
Calories 31kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.6g Mackerel
Fiber 2.8g 0g True morels
Calcium 43mg 15mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 1.57mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 194mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 411mg 401mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 83mg True morels
Zinc 2.03mg 0.94mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.094mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.02mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin D 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 9µg 2µg True morels
Vitamin B12 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg True morels
Saturated Fat 0.065g 4.176g True morels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
27%
True morels
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.