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Mackerel vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Biscuit?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 497% higher.
  • Mackerel has 32 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Mackerel has 95mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit has 3mg.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.1%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +318.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Biscuit Opinion
Calories 305kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 18.5g 7g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 16.3g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 0g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 0g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 95mg 3mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 18mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 520mg 121mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.1mg 0.082mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.54mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 164mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 157IU 82IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 73.4µg 19.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.949mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.035mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.08µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 6.93g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.163g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Biscuit
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
200%
Mackerel
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 3870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.