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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 for 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.
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% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3366.7%
Contains more IronIron +159.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +10358.3%
Contains more OtherOther +33400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +87.2%

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
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16213.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38712.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 7mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.2µg 133%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.016g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.24g 38%
Protein 18.5g 0g 37%
Phosphorus 254mg 0mg 36%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.013g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.051g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0mg 21%
Choline 101.6mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg 15%
Potassium 520mg 15mg 15%
Magnesium 60mg 1mg 14%
Calories 305kcal 79kcal 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.54mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0mg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 0g 19.23g 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 2.72g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Ice pop
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%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 4443mg)
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.