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Barbecue chicken vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue chicken and Mackerel different?

  • Mackerel is higher than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 772% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 4 times more Sodium than Mackerel. Barbecue chicken contains 335mg of Sodium, while Mackerel contains 83mg.

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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.
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Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Other +476.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Other +476.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 15.08g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Mackerel
Calcium 16mg 15mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 21mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 218mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 255mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 335mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.78mg 0.94mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.005mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 22µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 67IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 8µg 2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.657mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.853mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.549mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.75mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.565mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.935mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.592mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 127mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.078g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.927g 4.176g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue chicken Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Barbecue chicken
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.