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Biscuit vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Mackerel?

  • Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Calcium, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 497% higher.
  • Biscuit has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. Biscuit has 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +256.1%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.4%

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +318.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.2%

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 Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit Mackerel Opinion
Calories 353kcal 305kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 16.3g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 95mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 235mg 66mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 2.9mg 1.4mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.54mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 164mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 580mg 4450mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.19mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 61µg 15µg Biscuit
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.324g 7.148g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 6.21g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 3870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. 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/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.