Mackerel vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mackerel and hot dogs
- Mackerel is richer than hot dogs in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 435% more than hot dogs.
- Mackerel has 13 times more vitamin E than hot dogs. Mackerel has 2.38mg of vitamin E, while hot dogs have 0.19mg.
- Hot dogs are lower in sodium.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index (28) than mackerel (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Frankfurter, meat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +487.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +664.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.666g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.57µg | 435% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 1090mg | 146% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 12.5µg | 111% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.166mg | 19% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Protein | 18.5g | 10.26g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 4.404g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 15mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 152mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 11.386g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 206mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.665mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 7.666g | 2% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.17g | 1% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 25.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| 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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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 3360mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $7)