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Rye vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between rye and mackerel

  • Rye has more fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and iron; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • Rye contains less saturated fat.
  • Rye has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +87.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +267%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.1%
~equal in Potassium ~520mg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1439.9%
Contains more WaterWater +305.7%
Contains more OtherOther +753.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +709.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 2mg 4450mg 193%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Manganese 2.577mg 112%
Selenium 13.9µg 73.4µg 108%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Fats 1.63g 25.1g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 6.21g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.197g 7.148g 32%
Copper 0.367mg 0.1mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.02mg 25%
Carbs 75.86g 0g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 8.32g 20%
Protein 10.34g 18.5g 16%
Iron 2.63mg 1.4mg 15%
Zinc 2.65mg 1.1mg 14%
Choline 30.4mg 101.6mg 13%
Magnesium 110mg 60mg 12%
Phosphorus 332mg 254mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.38mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.41mg 9%
Folate 38µg 15µg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.19mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 66mg 4%
Calories 338kcal 305kcal 2%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 7.8µg 2%
Net carbs 60.76g 0g N/A
Potassium 510mg 520mg 0%
Sugar 0.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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
Rye 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
35%
Rye
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 4448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.951g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.