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Mackerel vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mackerel and bratwurst

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and calcium; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1 and zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 389% more.
  • Mackerel contains 9 times more calcium than bratwurst. Mackerel contains 66mg of calcium, while bratwurst contains 7mg.
  • Bratwurst contains less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bratwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.11mg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +376.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.34g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 2.67µg 389%
Sodium 4450mg 848mg 157%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 14.1µg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.58g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.38mg 30%
Phosphorus 254mg 130mg 18%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.2mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 14%
Protein 18.5g 12.2g 13%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.47mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 15mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Potassium 520mg 283mg 7%
Cholesterol 95mg 78mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 7mg 6%
Saturated fat 7.148g 6.08g 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.213mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Fats 25.1g 26.34g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 8g 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.11mg 1%
Calories 305kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
42%
Bratwurst

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 - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 3602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.