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Mackerel vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Ice pop

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline in Mackerel is higher than in Ice pop.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Ice pop.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice pop is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop.

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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
8
:
2
Ice pop
Ice pop
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3366.7%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +36600%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Ice pop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3366.7%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +36600%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
10
:
2
Ice pop
Ice pop
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Ice pop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Ice pop
Ice pop
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10358.3%
Contains more Other +33400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +87.2%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Ice pop
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10358.3%
Contains more Other +33400%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +87.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Ice pop
Ice pop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16213.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38712.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Ice pop
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16213.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38712.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Ice pop Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.23g Ice pop
Protein 18.5g 0g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.24g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 19.23g Ice pop
Calories 305kcal 79kcal Mackerel
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 0g 13.66g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 0mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.54mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 0mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 15mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 7mg Ice pop
Zinc 1.1mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Mackerel
Selenium 73.4µg 0.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Ice pop
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Ice pop
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.013g Ice pop
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.051g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.016g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Ice pop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 4443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.