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Bockwurst vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bockwurst and Mackerel?

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 464% higher.
  • Bockwurst has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. Bockwurst has 0.193mg of Vitamin B1, while Mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
3
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Calcium +61%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +549.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Calcium +61%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Selenium +549.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
8
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1295.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
Bockwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Mackerel
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 A +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1295.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Fats - 25.1
Bockwurst
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Fats - 25.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.8%
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 25.87g 25.1g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Calories 301kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.15mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 169mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 270mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 756mg 4450mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 1.1mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg
Manganese 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 256IU 157IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.02mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.19mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.3mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 70.2µg 7.8µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 95mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 8.32g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst 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
56%
Bockwurst
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3694mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.