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Toffee vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between toffee and mackerel

  • Toffee has more vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 787% more than toffee.
  • Mackerel has 6 times less vitamin A than toffee. Toffee has 1152IU of vitamin A, while mackerel has 180IU.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Toffee has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of toffee is 51, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Toffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +686.3%
Contains more IronIron +5133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +683.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +768.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6350%

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.
Toffee
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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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17172.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
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 FatsFats +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2129%
Contains more WaterWater +9585.5%
Contains more OtherOther +457.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 19µg 787%
Selenium 0.8µg 51.6µg 92%
Saturated fat 20.565g 4.176g 74%
Protein 1.07g 23.85g 46%
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 6.85mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.46mg 35%
Phosphorus 32mg 278mg 35%
Vitamin A 319µg 54µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.412mg 26%
Fats 32.75g 17.81g 23%
Carbs 64.72g 0g 22%
Magnesium 4mg 97mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 4.3g 21%
Iron 0.03mg 1.57mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.99mg 17%
Calories 560kcal 262kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.159mg 13%
Copper 0.003mg 0.094mg 10%
Potassium 51mg 401mg 10%
Cholesterol 104mg 75mg 10%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.94mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.94mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.964g 7.006g 5%
Sodium 135mg 83mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 64.72g 0g N/A
Sugar 63.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Toffee Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Toffee
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.