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Crackers vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crackers and mackerel different?

  • Crackers are higher in vitamin K, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Crackers contain 21 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. While crackers contain 0.416mg of vitamin B1, mackerel contains only 0.02mg.
  • Crackers have less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than crackers (63).

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +340.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +995.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~254mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +788.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +958.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +178.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1269.4%
Contains more OtherOther +438.2%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -22.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 726mg 4450mg 162%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 6.7µg 73.4µg 121%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 7.8µg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 6.21g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.02mg 33%
Iron 4.03mg 1.4mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.41mg 27%
Protein 6.64g 18.5g 24%
Manganese 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.19mg 20%
Carbs 61.3g 0g 20%
Folate 92µg 15µg 19%
Choline 9.6mg 101.6mg 17%
Potassium 118mg 520mg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Calories 510kcal 305kcal 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Saturated fat 5.562g 7.148g 7%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.3mg 7%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 120mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 2.38mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 8.32g 4%
Fats 26.43g 25.1g 2%
Phosphorus 248mg 254mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 0g N/A
Copper 0.104mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 3724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.