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Mackerel vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mackerel and bockwurst

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, bockwurst is higher in zinc and manganese.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 756% more than bockwurst.
  • Mackerel has 5 times more selenium than bockwurst. While mackerel has 51.6µg of selenium, bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • Mackerel has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +356.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2109.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.86µg 756%
Selenium 51.6µg 11.3µg 73%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 153mg 55%
Sodium 83mg 756mg 29%
Saturated fat 4.176g 10.256g 28%
Protein 23.85g 14.03g 20%
Magnesium 97mg 26mg 17%
Phosphorus 278mg 169mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 13.138g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.233mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.328g 13%
Fats 17.81g 25.87g 12%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.07mg 10%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 5.616mg 8%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg 7%
Cholesterol 75mg 93mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.378mg 6%
Iron 1.57mg 1.15mg 5%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 54µg 15µg 4%
Potassium 401mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.193mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.2mg 3%
Calories 262kcal 301kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.891mg 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.1mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 1.045mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.