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Red cabbage vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red cabbage and Mackerel different?

  • Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 143 times more Vitamin C than Mackerel. While Red cabbage contains 57mg of Vitamin C, Mackerel contains only 0.4mg.
  • Red cabbage has less Saturated Fat.

Cabbage, red, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +1115%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +506.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +826.7%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Copper +452.9%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Manganese +1115%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +506.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +826.7%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains more Zinc +327.3%
Contains more Copper +452.9%
Contains more Selenium +8500%

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
6
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +520%
Contains more Vitamin C +14150%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 A +520%
Contains more Vitamin C +14150%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1538.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Protein +1567.8%
Contains more Fats +11031.3%
Contains more Other +680%
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +69.7%
Contains more Protein +1567.8%
Contains more Fats +11031.3%
Contains more Other +680%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5275%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5275%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red cabbage Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 0g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.16g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 7.37g 0g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Mackerel
Fiber 2.1g 0g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 15mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 16mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 30mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 243mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 27mg 83mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.017mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.243mg 0.02mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 1116IU 180IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 54µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 0.4mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 18µg 2µg Red cabbage
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.039mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.034mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.046mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.049mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.014mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.048mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.024mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 4.176g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
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?
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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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.