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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%
Contains more FatsFats +66.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1422.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 12µg 480%
Sodium 335mg 4450mg 179%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 22µg 73.4µg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 6.21g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.41mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.927g 7.148g 15%
Fats 15.08g 25.1g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 3.3mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.38mg 13%
Cholesterol 127mg 95mg 11%
Magnesium 21mg 60mg 9%
Protein 22.51g 18.5g 8%
Potassium 255mg 520mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Choline 62.9mg 101.6mg 7%
Zinc 1.78mg 1.1mg 6%
Iron 0.95mg 1.4mg 6%
Phosphorus 218mg 254mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 66mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 8.32g 5%
Calories 226kcal 305kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 47µg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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 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)

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.