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Nutmeg vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nutmeg and mackerel

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, and fiber; however, mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% more.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1126.7%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3125%

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.
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
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 FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +755.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1128.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.02mg 125%
Copper 1.027mg 0.094mg 104%
Saturated fat 25.94g 4.176g 99%
Selenium 1.6µg 51.6µg 91%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Protein 5.84g 23.85g 36%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 6.85mg 35%
Fats 36.31g 17.81g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.412mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 4.3g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.46mg 23%
Magnesium 183mg 97mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Folate 76µg 2µg 19%
Iron 3.04mg 1.57mg 18%
Calcium 184mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.159mg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 0g 16%
Calories 525kcal 262kcal 13%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.94mg 11%
Phosphorus 213mg 278mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 7.006g 9%
Vitamin A 5µg 54µg 5%
Sodium 16mg 83mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.4mg 3%
Potassium 350mg 401mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Nutmeg
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.