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Mackerel vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and custard

  • Mackerel is richer than custard in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin E.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 478% more than custard.
  • Mackerel has 53 times more sodium than custard. Mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, while custard has 84mg.
  • Custard has a higher glycemic index (35) than mackerel (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1123.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +761%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +363.7%
Contains more FatsFats +527.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1295.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +70.8%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +638.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1890.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.52µg 478%
Sodium 4450mg 84mg 190%
Selenium 73.4µg 6µg 123%
Vitamin D 1006IU 47IU 120%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 1.2µg 120%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.312g 39%
Fats 25.1g 4g 32%
Protein 18.5g 3.99g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.064mg 27%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.032g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.132mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 1.127g 18%
Phosphorus 254mg 130mg 18%
Choline 101.6mg 11.8mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.06mg 15%
Cholesterol 95mg 51mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 16mg 10%
Calories 305kcal 122kcal 9%
Potassium 520mg 207mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.03mg 8%
Calcium 66mg 139mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.2µg 6%
Carbs 0g 17.6g 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg 3%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin A 47µg 52µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.82g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.003g 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 Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 4366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.