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Mackerel vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Chicken fingers different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Iron, while Chicken fingers are higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 785% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Mackerel contains 3 times more Magnesium than Chicken fingers. Mackerel contains 97mg of Magnesium, while Chicken fingers contain 28mg.
  • Chicken fingers are lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +246.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +194.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +1040%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Potassium - 373
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Iron +115.1%
Contains more Magnesium +246.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +194.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +1040%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Potassium - 373

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
7
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11775%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.426
Mackerel
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%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11775%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +850%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.426

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 23.85g 19.22g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 13.95g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 262kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 0.4g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 15mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Iron 1.57mg 0.73mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 28mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 401mg 373mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 769mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.71mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.069mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 51.6µg 17.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 11IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 3µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.11mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.179mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.426mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.16µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.222mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.803mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.845mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.553mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.616mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.518mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 1.228mg 0.908mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.655mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.002g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.003g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 4.83g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chicken fingers
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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.