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Mackerel vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Icing

  • Mackerel is richer than Icing in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 500% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1311.1%
Contains more Potassium +1429.4%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +73300%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +775%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1311.1%
Contains more Potassium +1429.4%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +73300%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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
8
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Water +185.3%
Contains more Other +1554.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Water +185.3%
Contains more Other +1554.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
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2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Icing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Protein 18.5g 0g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 16.23g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Calories 305kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0g 63.1g Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 3mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.16mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 18mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 34mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 1.1mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Mackerel
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.53mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.22mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 8µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.974g Icing
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 4.86g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 4266mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.