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Mackerel vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and bisque

  • Mackerel is higher than bisque in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than bisque.
  • Mackerel contains 38 times more cholesterol than bisque. While mackerel contains 75mg of cholesterol, bisque contains only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more IronIron +375.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1058.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Bisque
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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 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Bisque
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10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2492.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1646.1%
Contains more OtherOther +293%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +63.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Bisque
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23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2402.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +855.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bisque DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 94%
Protein 23.85g 0.92g 46%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.465mg 40%
Phosphorus 278mg 24mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.036mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.029mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.45g 26%
Fats 17.81g 1.02g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 2mg 24%
Magnesium 97mg 4mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.05mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.22g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.28g 17%
Iron 1.57mg 0.33mg 16%
Sodium 83mg 424mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.027mg 11%
Calories 262kcal 50kcal 11%
Potassium 401mg 169mg 7%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.24mg 6%
Copper 0.094mg 0.052mg 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 18µg 4%
Carbs 0g 9.6g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.4mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.4g N/A
Calcium 15mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.051mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.036mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.018mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bisque
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
4%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.