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Mackerel vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and pound cake?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet pound cake is higher in folate.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 777% more.
  • Mackerel has 13 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While mackerel has 0.46mg of vitamin B6, pound cake has only 0.036mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mackerel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types 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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +932%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +377%
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +105.9%
Contains more OtherOther +231.4%
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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Pound cake
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.36µg 777%
Selenium 51.6µg 5µg 85%
Protein 23.85g 5g 38%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.615mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.036mg 33%
Magnesium 97mg 8mg 21%
Phosphorus 278mg 140mg 20%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Threonine 1.045mg 153mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.249mg 13%
Sodium 83mg 377mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.485mg 10%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 3.02g 10%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Potassium 401mg 149mg 7%
Copper 0.094mg 0.042mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.419g 6%
Fats 17.81g 13.96g 6%
Calories 262kcal 353kcal 5%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Saturated fat 4.176g 4.811g 3%
Calcium 15mg 47mg 3%
Cholesterol 75mg 66mg 3%
Vitamin A 54µg 70µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.173mg 1%
Iron 1.57mg 1.48mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.