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Mackerel vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Fish sandwich

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 472% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich contains 112 times less Vitamin D than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Fish sandwich contains 9IU.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +307.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +119%
Contains more Potassium +152.4%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +307.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +12500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Other +529.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.7%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Other +529.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.257
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 6.257

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 18.5g 10.29g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 12.45g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 305kcal 257kcal Mackerel
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.53g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 66mg 37mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 116mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 206mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 73.4µg 18µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 87IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 6µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.55mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 9IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.14mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.15mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.07mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.68µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 95mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.064g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.029g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.003g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 2.595g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 3848mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.