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Table salt vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Table salt and Mackerel?

  • Mackerel is richer than Table salt in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1492% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mackerel is lower.

We used Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +73300%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +324.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +73300%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
10
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mackerel
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Other +644.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21400%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Other +644.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Mackerel Opinion
Protein 0g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 0kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 24mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.33mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 1mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 0mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 8mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 38758mg 4450mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.1mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 0µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 7.148g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
0%
Table salt
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $6.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 34308mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.