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Mackerel vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Barbecue sauce

  • Mackerel is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Barbecue sauce.
  • Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Sauce, barbecue.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1170%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +5546.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1170%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +5546.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
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%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.7%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Protein +2156.1%
Contains more Fats +3884.1%
Contains more Other +336.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +2156.1%
Contains more Fats +3884.1%
Contains more Other +336.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6048.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10046.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6048.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 18.5g 0.82g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.63g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 305kcal 172kcal Mackerel
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0g 33.24g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 66mg 33mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.64mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 13mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 20mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 232mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 1027mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.072mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 73.4µg 1.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 11µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.8mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.056mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.597mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.075mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.082g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.101g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Barbecue sauce
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
212%
Mackerel
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.