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Parsley vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between parsley and mackerel?

  • Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1360% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in parsley is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Parsley, fresh 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
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 CalciumCalcium +109.1%
Contains more IronIron +342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%
~equal in Potassium ~520mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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 AVitamin A +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20925.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +693.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +104%
Contains more ProteinProtein +522.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3077.2%
Contains more OtherOther +509.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2720.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4908.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 7.8µg 1360%
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 56mg 4450mg 191%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Selenium 0.1µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Iron 6.2mg 1.4mg 60%
Vitamin A 421µg 47µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 6.21g 41%
Fats 0.79g 25.1g 37%
Folate 152µg 15µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.132g 7.148g 32%
Protein 2.97g 18.5g 31%
Phosphorus 58mg 254mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.41mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 8.32g 20%
Choline 12.8mg 101.6mg 16%
Calories 36kcal 305kcal 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 3.3mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 2.38mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.16mg 7%
Calcium 138mg 66mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.02mg 6%
Copper 0.149mg 0.1mg 5%
Magnesium 50mg 60mg 2%
Carbs 6.33g 0g 2%
Potassium 554mg 520mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Zinc 1.07mg 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
379%
Parsley
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 4394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.