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Mackerel vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and chocolate chip cookie different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while chocolate chip cookie is higher in copper, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 497% more than chocolate chip cookie.
  • Mackerel contains 13 times more sodium than chocolate chip cookie. Mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, while chocolate chip cookie contains 341mg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has a higher glycemic index (50) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types were used 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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +555.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +286%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg

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% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.177mg

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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.6%
Contains more WaterWater +654.4%
Contains more OtherOther +570%
Contains more FatsFats +13.1%
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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.241g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.08µg 497%
Sodium 4450mg 341mg 179%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 11.2µg 113%
Copper 0.1mg 0.386mg 32%
Saturated fat 7.148g 14.071g 31%
Manganese 0.663mg 29%
Protein 18.5g 5.7g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.084mg 25%
Phosphorus 254mg 100mg 22%
Carbs 0g 58.2g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.184mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 2.48mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.365mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.541g 11%
Vitamin A 47µg 139µg 10%
Calories 305kcal 488kcal 9%
Potassium 520mg 221mg 9%
Cholesterol 95mg 70mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 5%
Fats 25.1g 28.4g 5%
Folate 15µg 33µg 5%
Calcium 66mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.177mg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.94mg 1%
Magnesium 60mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 58.2g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 8.241g 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 4109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.