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Mackerel vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline than mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51900%
Contains more IronIron +677.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +133900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +112.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Ginger ale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 7mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0g 39%
Protein 18.5g 0g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 0mg 36%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0g 21%
Choline 101.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg 16%
Iron 1.4mg 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 1mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 34kcal 14%
Magnesium 60mg 1mg 14%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.05mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.018mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.76g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.9g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g 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 Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 4443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $6.4)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.