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Mackerel vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Mackerel is higher than Barbecue chicken in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 772% more than Barbecue chicken.
  • Mackerel contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. Mackerel contains 0.99mg of Vitamin B5, while Barbecue chicken contains 0.152mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.2%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3942.6%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Other +476.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.51
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Other +476.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.927
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.446

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Protein 23.85g 22.51g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 15.08g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calories 262kcal 226kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1.57mg 0.95mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 21mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 218mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 255mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 335mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.094mg 0.077mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 22µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 67IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 20µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.055mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.227mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 5.732mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.152mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.191mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.47µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.173mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.657mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.853mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.549mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.75mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.565mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.69mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.935mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.592mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 127mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.078g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 6.446g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.038g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
235%
Mackerel
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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/175120/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.