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Spinach raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spinach raw and mackerel?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of sodium in spinach raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Spinach, raw 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +31.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7240%
~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.
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 +897.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6091%
Contains more FolateFolate +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +112.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +546.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +679.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3663.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw 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 Spinach raw Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Vitamin K 482.9µg 7.8µg 396%
Sodium 79mg 4450mg 190%
Selenium 1µg 73.4µg 132%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin A 469µg 47µg 47%
Folate 194µg 15µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 6.21g 40%
Manganese 0.897mg 39%
Fats 0.39g 25.1g 38%
Saturated fat 0.063g 7.148g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Protein 2.86g 18.5g 31%
Phosphorus 49mg 254mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.41mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 3.3mg 16%
Iron 2.71mg 1.4mg 16%
Choline 19.3mg 101.6mg 15%
Calories 23kcal 305kcal 14%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg 5%
Magnesium 79mg 60mg 5%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.1mg 5%
Copper 0.13mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 2.38mg 2%
Potassium 558mg 520mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw 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
137%
Spinach raw
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.