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Pickled cucumber vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pickled cucumber and mackerel

  • Pickled cucumber is higher in vitamin K; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber has 6 times more vitamin K than mackerel. While pickled cucumber has 47µg of vitamin K, mackerel has only 7.8µg.
  • Pickled cucumber has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than pickled cucumber (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Pickles, cucumber, sour and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2160.9%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +502.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +370%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2544.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +2722.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 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 +118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5506.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12450%
Contains more OtherOther +328.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7566.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pickled cucumber 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 1208mg 4450mg 141%
Selenium 0µg 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 6.21g 41%
Fats 0.2g 25.1g 38%
Protein 0.33g 18.5g 36%
Phosphorus 14mg 254mg 34%
Vitamin K 47µg 7.8µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.052g 7.148g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.41mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.3mg 21%
Choline 3.6mg 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.38mg 15%
Calories 11kcal 305kcal 15%
Potassium 23mg 520mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.19mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 1.4mg 13%
Magnesium 4mg 60mg 13%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 0mg 66mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 10µg 47µg 4%
Folate 1µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Copper 0.085mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 1%
Carbs 2.26g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.06g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.06g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 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
Pickled cucumber 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
10%
Pickled cucumber
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.