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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.

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% 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% 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 Opinion
Calories 305kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 18.5g 12.96g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 4.27g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 0g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 0g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 59mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 520mg 223mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 0g 6.42g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Copper 0.1mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 1.1mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 254mg 188mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.24mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 73.4µg 33.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.153mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.7µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 101.6mg 22.1mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.019g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.72g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
200%
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.