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Mackerel vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Caesar salad

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Caesar salad is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 775% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 3 times more Magnesium than Caesar salad. Mackerel contains 97mg of Magnesium, while Caesar salad contains 28mg.
  • Caesar salad contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Magnesium +246.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +1453.3%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +1505%
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 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Magnesium +246.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +1453.3%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +1505%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.1%
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 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +132.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.206
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.206

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 23.85g 13.39g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 9.54g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 262kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 15mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.57mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 97mg 28mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 231mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 170mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 454mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.094mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.02mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 51.6µg 31.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.297mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.237mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.447mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.393mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.547mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.137mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.523mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.3mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.717mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.7mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.36mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 24mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 4.176g 4.206g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.38g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.461g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Caesar salad
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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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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