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Truffle vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are truffle and mackerel different?

  • Truffle is richer in fiber, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than truffle.
  • Truffle is lower in sodium.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than mackerel (0).

Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Fish, mackerel, salted types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 +38.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +83%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +100%
Contains more FatsFats +3338.4%
Contains more WaterWater +190.5%
Contains more OtherOther +506.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Fiber 70.1g 0g 280%
Sodium 35mg 4450mg 192%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Manganese 1.951mg 85%
Iron 5.88mg 1.4mg 56%
Selenium 43.4µg 73.4µg 55%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.19mg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 41%
Fats 0.73g 25.1g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 32%
Carbs 73.01g 0g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.41mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 21%
Protein 9.25g 18.5g 19%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 3.3mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Phosphorus 184mg 254mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Copper 0.183mg 0.1mg 9%
Calcium 159mg 66mg 9%
Potassium 754mg 520mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Folate 38µg 15µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Magnesium 83mg 60mg 5%
Zinc 1.32mg 1.1mg 2%
Calories 284kcal 305kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 4415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.