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Mackerel vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Chinese cuisine

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 480% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Mackerel contains 335 times more Vitamin D than Chinese cuisine. While Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, Chinese cuisine contains only 3IU.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese cuisine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +995.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.9%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +995.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +557.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +557.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.3%
Contains more Fats +373.6%
Contains more Other +787.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +161.3%
Contains more Fats +373.6%
Contains more Other +787.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +583.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +583.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 18.5g 7.08g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 5.3g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 305kcal 105kcal Mackerel
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0g 2.41g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 66mg 22mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.11mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 76mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 204mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 73.4µg 6.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.82mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 3IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.055mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.32mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.161mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.48µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 95mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.001g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.004g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.005g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.217g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 2.13g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 4041mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.