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Mackerel vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and italian sausage raw?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 462% higher.
  • Mackerel has 6 times more sodium than italian sausage raw. Mackerel has 4450mg of sodium, while italian sausage raw has 731mg.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than italian sausage raw.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1218.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2740%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.25mg

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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +398.1%
Contains more FatsFats +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.91µg 462%
Sodium 4450mg 731mg 162%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 24.8µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.568mg 46%
Saturated fat 7.148g 11.27g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Phosphorus 254mg 142mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 14.34g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.03g 15%
Magnesium 60mg 14mg 11%
Fats 25.1g 31.33g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Protein 18.5g 14.25g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.3mg 8%
Potassium 520mg 253mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.79mg 6%
Cholesterol 95mg 76mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 66mg 18mg 5%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.18mg 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Calories 305kcal 346kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.168mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 0g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.65g N/A
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Italian sausage raw
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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $4.8)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.