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Mackerel vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and bockwurst?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 464% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +549.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 16% 48% 378% 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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1295.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +119%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.86µg 464%
Sodium 4450mg 756mg 161%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 11.3µg 113%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 70.2µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.328g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Saturated fat 7.148g 10.256g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.616mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.193mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.38mg 13%
Phosphorus 254mg 169mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 13.138g 12%
Choline 101.6mg 46.4mg 10%
Protein 18.5g 14.03g 9%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.07mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 26mg 8%
Potassium 520mg 270mg 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.233mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.378mg 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 93mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Fats 25.1g 25.87g 1%
Folate 15µg 17µg 1%
Calories 305kcal 301kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bockwurst
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
172%
Mackerel
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3694mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst 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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.