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Mackerel vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and chocolate brownie

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while chocolate brownie has more copper and manganese.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 785% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 7 times less vitamin B3 than mackerel. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +348.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +17.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +312.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2835%
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.7%
Contains more WaterWater +322.8%
Contains more OtherOther +166.8%
Contains more FatsFats +63.4%
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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.16µg 785%
Selenium 51.6µg 11.5µg 73%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.982mg 37%
Protein 23.85g 6.2g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 9.412g 34%
Copper 0.094mg 0.388mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.094mg 28%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.587mg 25%
Phosphorus 278mg 132mg 21%
Carbs 0g 50.2g 17%
Fats 17.81g 29.1g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.19mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.176g 7.319g 14%
Vitamin A 54µg 176µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.328mg 13%
Sodium 83mg 343mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 10.839g 10%
Calories 262kcal 466kcal 10%
Magnesium 97mg 53mg 10%
Potassium 401mg 176mg 7%
Folate 2µg 29µg 7%
Calcium 15mg 57mg 4%
Iron 1.57mg 1.84mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.141mg 2%
Cholesterol 75mg 73mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 50.2g N/A
Zinc 0.94mg 0.97mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.