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Mackerel vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mackerel and pizza?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and magnesium, while pizza is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 774% higher.
  • Pizza has 6 times less vitamin B6 than mackerel. Mackerel has 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Pizza is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than mackerel (0).

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +304.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1153.3%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1700%

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4423.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pizza
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.4%
Contains more FatsFats +83.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +109.5%
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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.465g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.42µg 774%
Selenium 51.6µg 19.9µg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.08mg 29%
Protein 23.85g 11.39g 25%
Folate 2µg 93µg 23%
Sodium 83mg 598mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.39mg 19%
Cholesterol 75mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.825mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.681g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.195mg 17%
Magnesium 97mg 24mg 17%
Calcium 15mg 188mg 17%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.36mg 15%
Fats 17.81g 9.69g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 2.608g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 0g 33.33g 11%
Iron 1.57mg 2.48mg 11%
Phosphorus 278mg 216mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Potassium 401mg 172mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.34mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 54µg 69µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.465g 1%
Copper 0.094mg 0.105mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.4mg 1%
Calories 262kcal 266kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.