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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.

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Custard
Custard
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1123.3%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1123.3%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
5
Custard
Custard
Contains more Vitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3800%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Mackerel
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%
Custard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2207.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3800%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Custard
Custard
Contains more Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +527.5%
Contains more Other +1295.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.8%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Custard
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 Protein +363.7%
Contains more Fats +527.5%
Contains more Other +1295.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Custard
Custard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1890.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1890.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 Custard Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.6g Custard
Protein 18.5g 3.99g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 4g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 17.6g Custard
Calories 305kcal 122kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 4.82g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 16mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 130mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 207mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 73.4µg 6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 47IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 1.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.132mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.064mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.52µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 95mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.003g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.127g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.312g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Custard
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
20%
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 contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 4366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
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.