Mackerel vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Bass
- Mackerel is higher than Bass in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 608% more than Bass.
- Mackerel contains 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Bass. While Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, Bass contains only 0.037mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Bass is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +90.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1013.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +330.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +495.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +451.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
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Protein
~22.73g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +728.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 262kcal | 124kcal |
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| Protein | 23.85g | 22.73g |
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| Fats | 17.81g | 2.99g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 103mg |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 328mg |
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| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 278mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 104IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 31µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.558mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 4.41µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 0.65g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 0.846g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.005g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.255mg |
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| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.997mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.047mg |
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| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.848mg |
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| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.088mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.673mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.887mg |
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| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.669mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.217g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.75g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)