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Barbecue chicken vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barbecue chicken and Mackerel

  • Barbecue chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 480% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. While Barbecue chicken has 5.732mg of Vitamin B3, Mackerel has only 3.3mg.
  • Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.6%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +47.4%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Selenium +233.6%

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 Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Fats +66.4%
Contains more Other +1422.7%
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Fats +66.4%
Contains more Other +1422.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.7%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 18.5g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 0.12g 0g Barbecue chicken
Calories 226kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Mackerel
Calcium 16mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.95mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 21mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 218mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 255mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 335mg 4450mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 1.1mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.005mg Barbecue chicken
Selenium 22µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 67IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.19mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.3mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 8µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 127mg 95mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.078g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.927g 7.148g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 6.21g 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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 4115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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/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.