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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.

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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
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 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Copper +59.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4050%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Equal in Folate - 2
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 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4050%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Fats +70.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Mackerel Cervelat
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 Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 23.85g 17.45g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 262kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 9mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 97mg 14mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 111mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 260mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 1300mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.094mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 20.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.33mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.31mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.26mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 19µg 5.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 4.176g 11.51g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.2g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $4.3)
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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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.