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Mackerel vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and wheat Bread

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, wheat Bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 500% more than wheat Bread.
  • Wheat Bread has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +192.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +98%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~59mg

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +359.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +473.3%

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +487.8%
Contains more WaterWater +77.5%
Contains more OtherOther +383.8%
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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +716.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 601mg 167%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 33.4µg 73%
Manganese 1.377mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg 35%
Iron 1.4mg 4.09mg 34%
Fats 25.1g 4.27g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.72g 30%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.989g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.153mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Carbs 0g 55.77g 19%
Folate 15µg 86µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 1.019g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.25mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.382mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.24mg 14%
Choline 101.6mg 22.1mg 14%
Protein 18.5g 12.96g 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.198mg 11%
Calcium 66mg 165mg 10%
Phosphorus 254mg 188mg 9%
Potassium 520mg 223mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.47mg 3%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.7µg 2%
Calories 305kcal 313kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 51.07g N/A
Magnesium 60mg 59mg 0%
Sugar 0g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 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 Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 3849mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.