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Mackerel vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mackerel and sherbet

  • Mackerel is richer than sherbet in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 786% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 109 times more vitamin B3 than sherbet. Mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, while sherbet contains 0.063mg.
  • Sherbet contains less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than sherbet.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Sherbet, orange.

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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% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.7%
Contains more IronIron +1021.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10773%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +342%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14515.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2068.2%
Contains more FatsFats +790.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1167.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1221.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5275%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sherbet DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.13µg 786%
Selenium 51.6µg 1.5µg 91%
Protein 23.85g 1.1g 46%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.063mg 42%
Phosphorus 278mg 40mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.023mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.08g 28%
Cholesterol 75mg 1mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.097mg 24%
Fats 17.81g 2g 24%
Magnesium 97mg 8mg 21%
Iron 1.57mg 0.14mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.53g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.224mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.176g 1.16g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.027mg 11%
Carbs 0g 30.4g 10%
Potassium 401mg 96mg 9%
Copper 0.094mg 0.028mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 144kcal 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 12µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.48mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 54mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 46mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg 2%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 29.1g N/A
Sugar 24.32g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 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 Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.