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Mackerel vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and candy bar

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, folate, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11734% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +997.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6115%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33160.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3229.4%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
Contains more FatsFats +89.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Candy bar
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 153mg 11734%
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 4.7µg 85%
Copper 0.094mg 0.774mg 76%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.243mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 10.65g 42%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 0.94mg 3.94mg 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Fats 17.81g 33.7g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 16.721g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.14mg 21%
Folate 2µg 75µg 18%
Protein 23.85g 15.5g 17%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Calories 262kcal 522kcal 13%
Iron 1.57mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 7.922mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Calcium 15mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.1mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Phosphorus 278mg 308mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.83mg 3%
Sodium 83mg 156mg 3%
Magnesium 97mg 110mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.678g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 401mg 407mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.385mg 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 Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.