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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.
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%
Bass
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%
Contains more IronIron +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
~equal in Phosphorus ~254mg

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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Bass
2
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% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Bass
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +739.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1356.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Bass
1
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +883.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 305kcal 124kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 22.73g Bass
Fats 25.1g 2.99g Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 103mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 51mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 19mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 328mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.08mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 254mg
Sodium 4450mg 88mg Bass
Vitamin A 157IU 104IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 47µg 31µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 73.4µg 46.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 12µg 4.41µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 10µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.65g Bass
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.846g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.005g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.217g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.75g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
200%
Mackerel
60%
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.