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Biscuit vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Mackerel

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 788% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 16 times more Calcium than Mackerel. While Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, Mackerel has only 15mg.
  • Mackerel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +1790%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.5%
Contains more Potassium +231.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +1790%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.5%
Contains more Potassium +231.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%

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 +123.9%
Contains more Folate +2950%
Contains more Vitamin A +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23650%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Folate +2950%
Contains more Vitamin A +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +240.7%
Contains more Water +84.3%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Protein +240.7%
Contains more Water +84.3%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Equal in Fats - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Protein 7g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 16.3g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 262kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Mackerel
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 15mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.57mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 164mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 121mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 580mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.082mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.378mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 82IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.159mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 61µg 2µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.211mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.514mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.226mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.132mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.313mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.161mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 3mg 75mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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%
Biscuit
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.