Chicken sandwich vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken sandwich and mackerel different?
- Chicken sandwich is higher in folate and manganese; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 786% higher.
- Chicken sandwich contains 24 times more folate than mackerel. While chicken sandwich contains 47µg of folate, mackerel contains only 2µg.
- Mackerel has less sodium.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than chicken sandwich (74).
Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +286.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +995% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +304.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14515.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 19µg | 786% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 51.6µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 83mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 16.28g | 23.85g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 75mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 278mg | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Fats | 11.19g | 17.81g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 4.176g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.02mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.412mg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 4.3g | 7% |
| Carbs | 20.89g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 0.46mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 7.006g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.159mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 6.85mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 401mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.99mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.57mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.94mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 262kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 19.49g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0.106g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
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Water
~53.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.3% |
