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Mackerel vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and bratwurst different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B1 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 680% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 6 times more magnesium than bratwurst. While mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, bratwurst contains only 15mg.
  • Mackerel has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than bratwurst (28).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties 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.
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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +546.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +57%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +611.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.67µg 680%
Selenium 51.6µg 14.1µg 68%
Sodium 83mg 848mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.11mg 23%
Protein 23.85g 12.2g 23%
Phosphorus 278mg 130mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.2mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 15mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.38mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.58g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.213mg 15%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.47mg 14%
Fats 17.81g 26.34g 13%
Saturated fat 4.176g 6.08g 9%
Iron 1.57mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.69mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Potassium 401mg 283mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 8g 2%
Calories 262kcal 297kcal 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 7mg 1%
Cholesterol 75mg 78mg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.395mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 cheaper?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.