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Mackerel vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and caesar salad?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin E, yet caesar salad is higher in vitamin B1, calcium, and iron.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 483% more.
  • The amount of sodium in caesar salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust types in this article.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~231mg

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1785%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.237mg

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% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +163.1%
Contains more OtherOther +514.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~43.39g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Caesar salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.4µg 483%
Sodium 4450mg 454mg 174%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 31.4µg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.461g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.377mg 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 24mg 24%
Fats 25.1g 9.54g 24%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Calcium 66mg 233mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 2.38g 15%
Manganese 0.321mg 14%
Saturated fat 7.148g 4.206g 13%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.61mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 2.34mg 12%
Carbs 0g 31.5g 11%
Protein 18.5g 13.39g 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Potassium 520mg 170mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 28mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.297mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.61mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Vitamin A 47µg 78µg 3%
Phosphorus 254mg 231mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.126mg 3%
Calories 305kcal 265kcal 2%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.9µg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.02g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.237mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 3996mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.