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Mackerel vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Bass different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, while Bass is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 316% more than Bass.
  • Mackerel contains 51 times more Sodium than Bass. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while Bass contains 88mg.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
2
Bass
Bass
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Bass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254

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
9
:
2
Bass
Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
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%
Bass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
2
Bass
Bass
Contains more Fats +739.5%
Contains more Other +1356.5%
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Water +70.6%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Bass
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +739.5%
Contains more Other +1356.5%
Contains more Protein +22.9%
Contains more Water +70.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Bass
Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +883.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Bass
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +883.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bass Opinion
Protein 18.5g 22.73g Bass
Fats 25.1g 2.99g Mackerel
Calories 305kcal 124kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 19mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.08mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 51mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 254mg
Potassium 520mg 328mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 73.4µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 104IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 31µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.037mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.558mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.346mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 10µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 4.41µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 95mg 103mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.75g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.217g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.846g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.005g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 4362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.