Mackerel vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and cervelat
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin C and zinc.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 562% more than cervelat.
- Mackerel contains 7 times more magnesium than cervelat. While mackerel contains 97mg of magnesium, cervelat contains only 14mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +592.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +258.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 5.5µg | 563% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 20.3µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 1300mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 11.51g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 111mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.2g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 14mg | 20% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 30.43g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 4.31mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 12.97g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.56mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 23.85g | 17.45g | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.04mg | 6% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 362kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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