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Mackerel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and pistachios

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D* and selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Pistachios have less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than pistachios (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +948.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +101.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 378% 16% 48% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 19% 0% 8.7% 57% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Copper 0.1mg 1.3mg 133%
Vitamin D* 1006 IU 0 IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 7µg 121%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 1.7mg 99%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) 14.091g 83%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.87mg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 14.38g 54%
Manganese 1.2mg 52%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 23.257g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 490mg 34%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Iron 1.4mg 3.92mg 32%
Fats 25.1g 45.32g 31%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Magnesium 60mg 121mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 1025mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 560kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.3mg 13%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Folate 15µg 51µg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Saturated fat 7.148g 5.907g 6%
Calcium 66mg 105mg 4%
Protein 18.5g 20.16g 3%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 2.86mg 3%
Vitamin A 47µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.16mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Protein per 100 calories 6.1g 3.6g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 165kcal 278kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 33g 18g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 2 6.4 N/A
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 (EPA) 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 (DHA) 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 (DPA) 0.391g 0g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +884%
Contains more FatsFats +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.