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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.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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 +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +549.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1295.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +119%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 WaterWater +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 12µg 464%
Sodium 756mg 4450mg 161%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 11.3µg 73.4µg 113%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 7.8µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 6.21g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Saturated fat 10.256g 7.148g 14%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.3mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.02mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.38mg 13%
Phosphorus 169mg 254mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 8.32g 12%
Choline 46.4mg 101.6mg 10%
Protein 14.03g 18.5g 9%
Zinc 2.07mg 1.1mg 9%
Magnesium 26mg 60mg 8%
Potassium 270mg 520mg 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 7%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Iron 1.15mg 1.4mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.41mg 2%
Cholesterol 93mg 95mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 0g 1%
Fats 25.87g 25.1g 1%
Folate 17µg 15µg 1%
Calories 301kcal 305kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst 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
53%
Bockwurst
172%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3694mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst 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. 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.