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Nachos vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Mackerel

  • Nachos are higher in Fiber, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 789% more than Nachos.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Manganese +835%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Manganese +835%
Contains more Iron +109.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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.
Nachos
Nachos
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27042.9%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +987.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27042.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +452.1%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Other +171.1%
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +452.1%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Other +171.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
3
:
0
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 21.5g 17.81g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 0g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 262kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Mackerel
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 15mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 42mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 198mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 362mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 313mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.86mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.064mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.187mg 0.02mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 21IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 10µg 2µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.156mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.521mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.156mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.094mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.25mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.135mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 3mg 75mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 2.173g 4.176g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 7.006g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.3g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.