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Mackerel vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mackerel and gratin

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in mackerel is higher than in gratin.
  • Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than gratin.
  • Gratin has 19 times less selenium than mackerel. Mackerel has 51.6µg of selenium, while gratin has 2.7µg.
  • Gratin contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385%
Contains more IronIron +145.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1811.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +693.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +705%
~equal in Potassium ~396mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.3%
Contains more FatsFats +134.7%
Contains more OtherOther +143.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1458%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 2.7µg 89%
Protein 23.85g 5.06g 38%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.993mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.276g 27%
Phosphorus 278mg 113mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.116mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.174mg 22%
Magnesium 97mg 20mg 18%
Cholesterol 75mg 23mg 17%
Fats 17.81g 7.59g 16%
Sodium 83mg 433mg 15%
Iron 1.57mg 0.64mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.387mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 2.149g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 15mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.064mg 8%
Calories 262kcal 132kcal 7%
Copper 0.094mg 0.16mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.161mg 6%
Carbs 0g 11.27g 4%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.733g 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.69mg 2%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 64µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.47g N/A
Potassium 401mg 396mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.151mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.