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Chowder vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chowder and mackerel

  • Chowder has more vitamin A; however, mackerel is higher in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
  • Mackerel covers your daily sodium needs 180% more than chowder.
  • Chowder has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of chowder is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 +90.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.8%
Contains more FatsFats +298.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 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 -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +555.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 500%
Sodium 299mg 4450mg 180%
Selenium 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Phosphorus 254mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 32%
Protein 3.1g 18.5g 31%
Fats 6.3g 25.1g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 6.21g 29%
Cholesterol 11mg 95mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.75g 7.148g 25%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 21%
Iron 1.4mg 18%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 8.32g 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 15%
Magnesium 60mg 14%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Calories 99kcal 305kcal 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 10%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Folate 15µg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Carbs 7.5g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin A 58µg 47µg 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
1%
Chowder
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 4151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.