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Mackerel vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and chinese cuisine

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 772% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has 8 times less selenium than mackerel. Mackerel has 51.6µg of selenium, while chinese cuisine has 6.7µg.
  • Chinese cuisine contains less cholesterol.
  • Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +546.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +670.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +635%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +649.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3858.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +236.9%
Contains more FatsFats +236%
Contains more OtherOther +235.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +475.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.48µg 772%
Selenium 51.6µg 6.7µg 82%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.32mg 35%
Protein 23.85g 7.08g 34%
Phosphorus 278mg 76mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.055mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.161mg 23%
Cholesterol 75mg 14mg 20%
Magnesium 97mg 15mg 20%
Fats 17.81g 5.3g 19%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.978g 15%
Sodium 83mg 409mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 2.13g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 1.217g 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.443mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.033mg 11%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Calories 262kcal 105kcal 8%
Iron 1.57mg 1.11mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.147mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Potassium 401mg 204mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Copper 0.094mg 0.049mg 5%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.5mg 5%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Calcium 15mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin A 54µg 63µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.