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Mackerel vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Pretzel?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.2%
Contains more Selenium +1568.2%
Contains more Iron +227.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Copper +56%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Potassium +133.2%
Contains more Selenium +1568.2%
Contains more Iron +227.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Copper +56%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04

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
6
:
6
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +1006.7%
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%
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +1006.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +756.7%
Contains more Water +1273.8%
Contains more Other +281.8%
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
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +756.7%
Contains more Water +1273.8%
Contains more Other +281.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 18.5g 10.04g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 2.93g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 305kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0g 2.21g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 66mg 27mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 128mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 223mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 1240mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.1mg 1.04mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 73.4µg 4.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.47mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.074mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.391g Pretzel
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 0.727g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.291g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 3210mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.