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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+247.4%
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Iron
+29.6%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Zinc
+115.7%
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Copper
+150%
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Sodium
-98%
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Calcium
+247.4%
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Iron
+29.6%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Zinc
+115.7%
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Copper
+150%
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-98%
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Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+51%
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Vitamin B2
+413.5%
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Vitamin B3
+29%
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Vitamin B6
+18.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+172.1%
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Vitamin B1
+475%
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Vitamin A
+51%
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Vitamin B2
+413.5%
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Vitamin B3
+29%
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Vitamin B6
+18.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+172.1%
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Vitamin B1
+475%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+739.5%
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+1356.5%
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Protein
+22.9%
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Water
+70.6%
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+739.5%
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+1356.5%
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Protein
+22.9%
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+70.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+883.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+517.9%
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+883.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+517.9%
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.5g | 22.73g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 2.99g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 124kcal |
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Calcium | 66mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 1.08mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 51mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 254mg | |
Potassium | 520mg | 328mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 88mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.51mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | 104IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 31µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.115mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.037mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.558mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.346mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 4.41µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.255mg |
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Threonine | 0.997mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.047mg |
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Leucine | 1.848mg |
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Lysine | 2.088mg |
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Methionine | 0.673mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.887mg |
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Valine | 1.171mg |
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Histidine | 0.669mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 103mg |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.65g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.75g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.217g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 0.846g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%

65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%

32%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 4362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.498g)
Which food is cheaper?

Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)