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Mackerel vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and Red Bull

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and choline; however, Red Bull has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 418% higher.
  • Red Bull is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL.

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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 14% 1.8% 0.26% 2.3% 0.67% 0.27% 0% 5.1% 0.65% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17233.3%
Contains more IronIron +2233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 184% 92% 500% 246% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +428.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3921.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +107.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.97µg 418%
Sodium 4450mg 39mg 192%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 2.167mg 135%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.2µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 9.827mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0g 39%
Protein 18.5g 0.46g 36%
Phosphorus 254mg 0mg 36%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0g 21%
Choline 101.6mg 0.3mg 18%
Iron 1.4mg 0.06mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 520mg 3mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 43kcal 13%
Copper 0.1mg 0.002mg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg 10%
Magnesium 60mg 19mg 10%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 66mg 6mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.23g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Net carbs 0g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.22g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 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 Red Bull
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
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 4411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
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

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. Red Bull - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/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.