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Mackerel vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mackerel and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Mackerel is richer than Chocolate ice cream in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 780% more.
  • Mackerel has 30 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate ice cream. While Mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate ice cream is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Ice creams, chocolate types 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.
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +61%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +1964%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Sodium - 76
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 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +234.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +61%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Contains more Selenium +1964%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Copper +43.6%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Sodium - 76

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 B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2931%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6451.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2931%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6451.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +527.6%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 55.7
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +527.6%
Contains more Fats +61.9%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.8%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.8%

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 ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 23.85g 3.8g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 11g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 262kcal 216kcal Mackerel
Sugar 25.36g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 15mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 1.57mg 0.93mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 29mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 107mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 249mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.94mg 0.58mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 51.6µg 2.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.194mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.226mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.554mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.055mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.29µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
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 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 4.176g 6.8g 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 3.21g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.41g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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