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Potato salad vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Mackerel

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Selenium +1690.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.5%
Contains more Potassium +104.7%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Selenium +1690.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.7%
Contains more Protein +590.3%
Contains more Fats +206.1%
Contains more Other +587.2%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.7%
Contains more Protein +590.3%
Contains more Fats +206.1%
Contains more Other +587.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +235.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 0g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 8.2g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 11.17g 0g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fiber 1.3g 0g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.65mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 15mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 52mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 254mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 529mg 4450mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.118mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 157IU
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.02mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 7µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 95mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 7.148g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3921mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.