Mackerel vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mackerel and croissant?
- Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium, while croissant is higher in folate and vitamin B1.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 785% higher.
- Croissant has 8 times less vitamin B6 than mackerel. Mackerel has 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while croissant has 0.058mg.
- Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
- Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than mackerel (0).
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Croissants, butter types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +506.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1550% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +693.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11775% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +281.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.16µg | 785% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 22.7µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 11.659g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.058mg | 31% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 8.2g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.188mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 105mg | 25% |
| Folate | 2µg | 88µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.094g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.388mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 206µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 467mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0g | 45.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.241mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 118mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 406kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 2.03mg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 21g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 5.525g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.861mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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