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Mackerel vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and potato chips different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while potato chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and manganese.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than potato chips.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +537%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2100%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg

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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2703.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 8.1µg 79%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 12.17g 52%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.1mg 34%
Protein 23.85g 7g 34%
Saturated fat 4.176g 10.96g 31%
Fats 17.81g 34.6g 26%
Potassium 401mg 1275mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Copper 0.094mg 0.306mg 24%
Histidine 0.702mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 3.827mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.197mg 17%
Phosphorus 278mg 165mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.66mg 15%
Calories 262kcal 536kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.402mg 12%
Folate 2µg 45µg 11%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 9.84g 7%
Magnesium 97mg 67mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Sodium 83mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.167mg 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.09mg 1%
Iron 1.57mg 1.63mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.